Present Simple Rules

Present Simple Rules

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  Simple Present Tense Weuse the simple present tense when we talk about something that is repeated or is always true. Usamos el “simple present” cuando hablamos de algo que se repite o es siempre verdadero. Repeated Always or generally true Emma gets up at seven o’clock. They like fish.
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  The Rules The formof the verb depends on the subject. La forma del verbo depende del sujeto. I you we they he she it (third person singular) sing run jump sings runs jumps
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  The Rules -o, -ch,-sh, -ss, -s, -x or -z The spelling of the verb depends on the ending of the verb. Verbs ending in: Add -esExamples: fix go wish buzz– fixes – goes - wishes - buzzes
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  The Rules Consonant and-y The spelling of the verb depends on the ending of the verb. Verbs ending in: Remove –y and add -ies Examples: carry cry tidy– carries – cries - tidies
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  The Rules Vowel and-y The spelling of the verb depends on the ending of the verb. Verbs ending in: Just add -s Examples: say play buy– says – plays - buys