What is simple present tense?
Simple Present is used to express the idea that an action is repeated or usual. The action can be a habit, a hobby, a daily event, a scheduled event or something that often happens. It can also be something a person often forgets or usually does not do.
the formula :
S + V1 (+ s/-es)
S + does not/ do not + V1
verb added s if the subject are first person or third person, e.g: I, they,we.
added by -es if the subject is second person, e.g: he, she, it.
However there are some verbs that can not added by s/es, so you have to look dictionary to check whether the verbs can be added by s/-es or not.
does not is used if the subject: he, she, it or singular noun.
do not is used if the subject: I, they, we or plural
eg:
* I play tennis.
* She does not play tennis.
* Does he play tennis?
* The train leaves every morning at 8 AM.
* The train does not leave at 9 AM.
* When does the train usually leave?
* She always forgets her purse.
* He never forgets his wallet.
* Every twelve months, the Earth circles the Sun.
* Does the Sun circle the Earth?
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