Present simple (use)Online version Present simple: use and formation by Soledad Reina Pérez 1 About forming the present simple: the third person singular forms end in -s or -es. a True b False 2 We use the present simple for talking about permanent states or situations. a True b False 3 We use it for things happening at the moment. a True b False 4 We use it for general facts (e.g. scientific facts). a True b False 5 We use it for talking about timetables (e.g. bus or lesson timetables). a True b False 6 We use it for future plans. a True b False 7 We use "Do/does" to form questions even with the verb "to be". a True b False 8 We use it for routines (e.g. things we do every day or week). a True b False 9 We use it for talking about likes and dislikes. a True b False 10 We use it for giving opinions (e.g. with the verbs think / believe). a True b False
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