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English Grammar Present Simple Verb Tense Chart
Grammar rules for the present simple tense:
In positive sentences the auxiliary verb is not used.
In positive sentence the main verb changes form according to the subject.
In negative statements the auxiliary verb "do-does" is added after the subject.
In negative statements and questions the main verb stays in its base form.
In negative statements and questions but the auxiliary verb changes form according to the subject.
Present Simple Verb Tense Chart
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Subject
Auxiliary Verb
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Main Verb
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I
-
live
in New york.
We
-
play
football.
She
-
plays
outside.
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I
do
not
live
in New York.
You
do
not
live
in London
He
does
not
live
in a big house.
?
Do
I
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make
a lot of money?
Do
you
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learn
English in school?
Does
she
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clean
the house everyday or once a week?
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The Verb "To Be" Quiz - Positive Sentences
The Verb "To Be" - Negative Sentences
The Verb "To Be" Quiz - Negative Sentences
The Verb "To Be" Quiz - Questions
Present Simple Verb Tense - Positive Sentences
Present Simple Verb Tense Positive Sentences Quiz
Present Simple Verb Tense - Negative Sentences
Present Simple Verb Tense Negative Sentences Quiz
Present Simple Verb Tense Questions
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Present Simple Verb To Be Quiz #1
Present Simple Verb To Be Quiz #2
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Present Continuous Tense Chart
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Present Perfect Continuous Tense
Present Perfect Continuous Tense Chart
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