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When is the form of the verb 'base form + s/es' used in the simple present tense?
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For pronouns he, she, it.
Provide an example of a simple present sentence with a pronoun subject that requires adding 's' or 'es' to the verb.
He reads the newspaper on weekends.
When the subject is a noun in plural form, what form of the verb is used in the simple present tense?
Base form of the verb.
Give an example of a simple present sentence with a pronoun subject that requires the base form of the verb.
I walk to school every day.
What is the significance of verb tenses?
They indicate the time when an action happens.
When the subject is a noun in singular or non-count form, what form of the verb is used in the simple present tense?
Verb + s/es.
In what situations would you use the simple present tense?
For repeated actions.
What type of verbs are used in the simple present tense when the subject is a pronoun?
Base form of the verb or Verb + s/es.
What does the simple present tense denote?
Repeated actions that happen over and over again.
What is the primary use of the simple present tense?
Describes repeated actions.
Explain how verb forms change in the simple present tense based on the subject being a pronoun.
Base form of verb for pronouns I, you, we, they; Verb + s/es for pronouns he, she, it.
Provide an example of a simple present sentence with a singular or non-count noun subject that requires adding 's' or 'es' to the verb.
The student walks to school every day.
Give an example of a simple present sentence with a plural noun subject that requires the base form of the verb.
The students take the bus to school.
Give an example of a simple present sentence with a pronoun subject requiring 'base form + s/es' verb form.
She takes the bus to work in the morning.
Provide an example of a simple present sentence with a singular or non-count noun subject that requires the base form of the verb.
My hair grows quickly.
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