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Simple Present Classroom Notes
Simple Present Classroom Notes
Form
be
affirmative negative question
I I am. I am not. Am I?
have
affirmative negative question
other verbs
affirmative negative question
The verbs can, may, might, must remain the same in all he can, she may, it must
forms. So don't add s.
Verbs ending in o or a sibilant (ch, sh, s, x) add es instead do - he does, wash - she
of s. washes
Short Forms
affirmative negative
I have got a dog. = I've got a dog. I have not got a dog. = I've not got a dog. / I
haven't got a dog.
He has got a dog. = He's got a He has not got a dog. = He's not got a dog. / He
dog. hasn't got a dog.
action in the present taking place once, never or Colin always plays soccer on
several times Tuesdays.
actions in the present taking place one after another She takes her bag and leaves.
facts (something is generally known to be true) The sun sets in the west.
often
normally
usually
sometimes
seldom
never