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  • How is the simple present tense formed in English?

The simple present tense in English is formed using the base form of the verb for most subjects.

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  • How is the simple past tense formed in English?

Regular Verbs:Add -ed to the base form of the verb. 

Irregular Verbs: Irregular verbs have unique past forms that need to be memorized

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When do we use the simple present tense?

General Truths

 Habits and Routines 

Permanent Situations

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  • When do we use the simple past tense?

Completed Actions in the Past 

Duration in the Past 

Habits in the Past

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  • What is the difference between "do" and "does" in questions?

"Do" is used with the subjects I, you, we, they. 

"Does" is used with the subjects he, she, it.

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  • What is the difference between "was" and "were"?

Was:    Used with the singular subjects I, he, she, it

 Were:  Used with the plural subjects we, you, they and with the singular subject you.

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Can you give an example of a sentence in the  present simple tense?

She reads a book every evening

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Can you give an example of a sentence in the simple past tense?

He visited his grandparents last weekend

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What are some common time expressions used with the present simple tense?

Every day/week/month/year 

Always, Usually,Often

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What are some common time expressions used in the past simple tense?

 Time expressions used in the past tense:

Yesterday

 Last (night/week/month/year 

Ago