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English grammar A1 · Lesson 3 of 4

The present simple

The present simple tells habits and facts: , . The verb stays the same, except after , and , where it takes : .

Verbs ending in , , , or add : , . After a consonant, becomes : . becomes .

Questions and negatives use or , and then the verb has no : , .

Examples

  • I live in a small town.
  • She works from home.
  • He watches the news every evening.
  • Do you speak French?
  • My brother doesn't eat meat.
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