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What is the Present Simple used for?

It is used for regular, repeated actions or habits, facts, general truths, schedules, and instructions.

Present Simple examples for regular actions

I drink coffee every morning.

How is a Present Simple affirmative sentence structured?

Subject + Verb (base form); third person singular adds -s or -es.

Example of Present Simple for third person singular.

He works.

How do you form negative sentences in Present Simple?

Subject + do/does + not + Verb (base form).

Example of a negative sentence in Present Simple.

I do not (don't) work.

How do you form questions in Present Simple?

Do/Does + Subject + Verb (base form)?

Example of a question in Present Simple.

Do you work?

What are some common time markers for Present Simple?

always, usually, often, sometimes, rarely, never, every day/week/month/year, on Mondays/Tuesdays.

Define the structure for negative questions in Present Simple.

Subject + do/does + not + Verb (base form)?