Do you know how to use the Simple Present? Learn the grammatical rules for forming sentences in this tense in today's lesson:

☑ Affirmative sentences 

Verb changes in the 3rd person singular to infinitive + s (he, she and it):

Examples:

- We like English.   -  He likes French.

- I live in Australia.   -   My sister lives in Canada.

- They play tennis.   -  James plays football.

☑ Negative sentences use the auxiliary do:

Examples:

- I don’t like coffee.   -   My father doesn’t like coffee.

- I don't watch television every day.   -   He doesn’t watch television every day.

☑ Questions use the auxiliary do:

- Do you speak Spanish?   -   Does she speak Spanish?

- Do you play baseball?   -   Does he play baseball?

Let’s practice!

Write affirmative, negative and questions sentences with the Simple Present in the comments section.

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