Present Simple
Goals
 To review Present Simple Tense.
 To respond to questions about your life.
Present
Past Future
Tenses
Present
Past Future
Tenses
Present
Past Future
Tenses
Present
Past Future
Tenses
singular plural
Present
-s
Past Future
Tenses
singular plural
Present
-s
-es
Past Future
Tenses
singular plural
Present
-s
-es
-ies
Past Future
Tenses
singular plural
Present
-s
-es
-ies
Past Future
Tenses
singular plural
No change!
-s
-es
-ies
Spelling for Singular = Third Person Verbs
Suffixes Verbs endings
-s for most verbs
-es verbs that end in
o goes, does
x fixes, relaxes, mixes
z buzzes, waltzes
ss passes, kisses, misses, crosses
sh finishes, washes, rushes
ch watches, fetches
-ies verbs that end in “y” preceded by a consonant.
cries, studies, copies, flies, carries, tries, etc.
The Present Simple
To talk about
routines and
habits.
The Present Simple
Affirmative 
Negative 
Interrogative
Singular
The Present Simple 
Plural
Singular
The Present Simple 
Plural
Plays
Does
Studies
Play
Do
Study
Singular
The Present Simple 
Plural
-s
-es
-ies
No change!
Plays
Does
Studies
Play
Do
Study
Singular
The Present Simple 
I do homework.
Plural
Singular
The Present Simple 
I do homework.
Plural
We do homework.
Singular
The Present Simple 
I do homework.
Plural
We do homework.
You practice a lot.
Singular
The Present Simple 
I do homework.
Plural
We do homework.
You practice a lot.
You practice a lot.
Singular
The Present Simple 
I do homework.
Plural
We do homework.
She has a dog.
You practice a lot.
You practice a lot.
Singular
The Present Simple 
I do homework.
They have a dog.
Plural
We do homework.
She has a dog.
You practice a lot.
You practice a lot.
Singular
The Present Simple 
I do homework.
They have a dog.
He goes to bed.
Plural
We do homework.
She has a dog.
You practice a lot.
You practice a lot.
Singular
The Present Simple 
I do homework.
They have a dog.
He goes to bed.
Plural
We do homework.
She has a dog.
They go to bed.
You practice a lot.
You practice a lot.
Singular
The Present Simple 
I do homework.
They have a dog.
He goes to bed.
Plural
We do homework.
She has a dog.
They go to bed.
It works well.
You practice a lot.
You practice a lot.
Singular
The Present Simple 
I do homework.
They have a dog.
He goes to bed.
Plural
We do homework.
She has a dog.
They go to bed.
It works well. They work well.
You practice a lot.
You practice a lot.
Singular
The Present Simple 
I do homework.
They have a dog.
He goes to bed.
Plural
We do homework.
She has a dog.
They go to bed.
It works well. They work well.
You practice a lot.
You practice a lot.
Singular
The Present Simple 
I do homework.
They have a dog.
He goes to bed.
Plural
We do homework.
She has a dog.
They go to bed.
It works well. They work well.
You practice a lot.
You practice a lot.
Singular
The Present Simple 
Plural
Singular
The Present Simple 
Plural
does not
Singular
The Present Simple 
Plural
do not
does not
Singular
The Present Simple 
Plural
do not
does not
Singular
The Present Simple 
Plural
do not
doesn’t
does not
Singular
The Present Simple 
Plural
don’t
do not
doesn’t
does not
Singular
The Present Simple 
I don’t do homework.
Plural
Singular
The Present Simple 
I don’t do homework.
Plural
We don’t do homework.
Singular
The Present Simple 
I don’t do homework.
Plural
We don’t do homework.
You don’t practice a lot.
Singular
The Present Simple 
I don’t do homework.
Plural
We don’t do homework.
You don’t practice a lot.
You don’t practice a lot.
Singular
The Present Simple 
I don’t do homework.
Plural
We don’t do homework.
She doesn’t have a dog.
You don’t practice a lot.
You don’t practice a lot.
Singular
The Present Simple 
I don’t do homework.
They don’t have a dog.
Plural
We don’t do homework.
She doesn’t have a dog.
You don’t practice a lot.
You don’t practice a lot.
Singular
The Present Simple 
I don’t do homework.
They don’t have a dog.
He doesn’t go to bed.
Plural
We don’t do homework.
She doesn’t have a dog.
You don’t practice a lot.
You don’t practice a lot.
Singular
The Present Simple 
I don’t do homework.
They don’t have a dog.
He doesn’t go to bed.
Plural
We don’t do homework.
She doesn’t have a dog.
They don’t go to bed.
You don’t practice a lot.
You don’t practice a lot.
Singular
The Present Simple 
I don’t do homework.
They don’t have a dog.
He doesn’t go to bed.
Plural
We don’t do homework.
She doesn’t have a dog.
They don’t go to bed.
It doesn’t work well.
You don’t practice a lot.
You don’t practice a lot.
Singular
The Present Simple 
I don’t do homework.
They don’t have a dog.
He doesn’t go to bed.
Plural
We don’t do homework.
She doesn’t have a dog.
They don’t go to bed.
It doesn’t work well. They don’t work well.
You don’t practice a lot.
You don’t practice a lot.
Singular
The Present Simple 
I don’t do homework.
They don’t have a dog.
He doesn’t go to bed.
Plural
We don’t do homework.
She doesn’t have a dog.
They don’t go to bed.
It doesn’t work well. They don’t work well.
You don’t practice a lot.
You don’t practice a lot.
Singular
The Present Simple 
I don’t do homework.
They don’t have a dog.
He doesn’t go to bed.
Plural
We don’t do homework.
She doesn’t have a dog.
They don’t go to bed.
It doesn’t work well. They don’t work well.
You don’t practice a lot.
You don’t practice a lot.
Singular
The Present Simple 
Plural
Do … ?
Does … ?
Singular
The Present Simple 
Do I do homework?
Plural
Singular
The Present Simple 
Do I do homework?
Plural
Do we do homework?
Singular
The Present Simple 
Do I do homework?
Plural
Do we do homework?
Do you practice a lot?
Singular
The Present Simple 
Do I do homework?
Plural
Do we do homework?
Do you practice a lot?
Do you practice a lot?
Singular
The Present Simple 
Do I do homework?
Plural
Do we do homework?
Does she have a dog?
Do you practice a lot?
Do you practice a lot?
Singular
The Present Simple 
Do I do homework?
Do they have a dog?
Plural
Do we do homework?
Does she have a dog?
Do you practice a lot?
Do you practice a lot?
Singular
The Present Simple 
Do I do homework?
Do they have a dog?
Does he go to bed?
Plural
Do we do homework?
Does she have a dog?
Do you practice a lot?
Do you practice a lot?
Singular
The Present Simple 
Do I do homework?
Do they have a dog?
Does he go to bed?
Plural
Do we do homework?
Does she have a dog?
Do they go to bed?
Do you practice a lot?
Do you practice a lot?
Singular
The Present Simple 
Do I do homework?
Do they have a dog?
Does he go to bed?
Plural
Do we do homework?
Does she have a dog?
Do they go to bed?
Does it work well?
Do you practice a lot?
Do you practice a lot?
Singular
The Present Simple 
Do I do homework?
Do they have a dog?
Does he go to bed?
Plural
Do we do homework?
Does she have a dog?
Do they go to bed?
Does it work well? Do they work well?
Do you practice a lot?
Do you practice a lot?
Singular
The Present Simple 
Do I do homework?
Do they have a dog?
Does he go to bed?
Plural
Do we do homework?
Does she have a dog?
Do they go to bed?
Does it work well? Do they work well?
Do you practice a lot?
Do you practice a lot?
Singular
The Present Simple 
Do I do homework?
Do they have a dog?
Does he go to bed?
Plural
Do we do homework?
Does she have a dog?
Do they go to bed?
Does it work well? Do they work well?
Do you practice a lot?
Do you practice a lot?
Singular
The Present Simple 
Yes, I do. No, I don’t.
Yes, he does. No, he doesn’t.
Yes, you do. No, you don’t.
Yes, she does. No, she doesn’t.
Yes, it does. No, it doesn’t.
Singular
The Present Simple 
Yes, I do. No, I don’t.
Yes, he does. No, he doesn’t.
Yes, you do. No, you don’t.
Yes, she does. No, she doesn’t.
Yes, it does. No, it doesn’t.
Singular
The Present Simple 
Yes, I do. No, I don’t.
Yes, he does. No, he doesn’t.
Yes, you do. No, you don’t.
Yes, she does. No, she doesn’t.
Yes, it does. No, it doesn’t.
Plural
The Present Simple 
Yes, we do. No, we don’t.
Yes, they do. No, they don’t.
Yes, you do. No, you don’t.
Plural
The Present Simple 
Yes, we do. No, we don’t.
Yes, they do. No, they don’t.
Yes, you do. No, you don’t.
Plural
The Present Simple 
Yes, we do. No, we don’t.
Yes, they do. No, they don’t.
Yes, you do. No, you don’t.
Present Past
Comparing the Present and the Past


Present Past
Comparing the Present and the Past

Singular: -s, -es, -ies
Plural: no change

Present Past
Comparing the Present and the Past

Singular: -s, -es, -ies
Plural: no change
Regular: -ed
Irregular: change

Present
don’t – do not
doesn’t – does not
Past
Comparing the Present and the Past

Singular: -s, -es, -ies
Plural: no change
Regular: -ed
Irregular: change

Present
don’t – do not
doesn’t – does not
Past
didn’t – did not
Comparing the Present and the Past

Singular: -s, -es, -ies
Plural: no change
Regular: -ed
Irregular: change

Present
don’t – do not
doesn’t – does not
Past
didn’t – did not
Comparing the Present and the Past

Singular: -s, -es, -ies
Plural: no change
Regular: -ed
Irregular: change
Do … ?
Does … ?

Present
don’t – do not
doesn’t – does not
Past
didn’t – did not
Comparing the Present and the Past

Did … ?
Singular: -s, -es, -ies
Plural: no change
Regular: -ed
Irregular: change
Do … ?
Does … ?

Every
Signal Words in Present Simple
Every morning
Every day
Every week
Every month
Every year
Once a…
Signal Words in Present Simple
Once a week
Once a month
Once a year
Twice a… Twice a day
Twice a month
Three times a…
Four times a…
Signal Words in Present Simple
day
week
month
year
Always
Signal Words in Present Simple
Adverbs of Frequency
Often
Usually
Regularly
Normally
Frequently
Sometimes
Never
Seldom Rarely
Occasionally
Generally
Hardly ever
Signal Words in Present Simple
Adverbs of Frequen
Signal Words in Present Simple
Adverbs of Frequen
How often
do you … ?
ASKING QUESTIONS ABOUT HABITS AND
ROUTINES.
1. Do you watch television?
2. How often do you watch televisión?
3. Does your mom work?
4. How often does she work?
5. Do your parents live with you?
6. How often do you listen to music in English?
 Yes, I do.  No, I don’t.
 Yes, she does.  No, she doesn’t.
 Yes, they do.  No, they don’t.
From Monday to Friday.
Hardly ever.
Every day!
Grammar Practice
Do the following 5 exercises to practice your grammar:
1. Affirmative:
https://www.ecenglish.com/learnenglish/lessons/review-simple-pr
esent-tense
2. Negative:
http://baladre.info/english/sedaviwebfront/presimpneg.htm
3. Interrogative:
http://www.bastrimbos.com/Hotpotatoesfiles/spresvraag1.htm
4. Have got / Has got:
https://agendaweb.org/exercises/verbs/have-got-mixed
5. Mixed Have Got:
https://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/simple-present/for
Have a good week!

PRESENT SIMPLE: Explanation and exercises

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    Goals  To reviewPresent Simple Tense.  To respond to questions about your life.
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    -s -es -ies Spelling for Singular= Third Person Verbs Suffixes Verbs endings -s for most verbs -es verbs that end in o goes, does x fixes, relaxes, mixes z buzzes, waltzes ss passes, kisses, misses, crosses sh finishes, washes, rushes ch watches, fetches -ies verbs that end in “y” preceded by a consonant. cries, studies, copies, flies, carries, tries, etc.
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    The Present Simple Totalk about routines and habits.
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    The Present Simple Affirmative Negative  Interrogative
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    Singular The Present Simple Plural Plays Does Studies Play Do Study
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    Singular The Present Simple Plural -s -es -ies No change! Plays Does Studies Play Do Study
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    Singular The Present Simple I do homework. Plural
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    Singular The Present Simple I do homework. Plural We do homework.
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    Singular The Present Simple I do homework. Plural We do homework. You practice a lot.
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    Singular The Present Simple I do homework. Plural We do homework. You practice a lot. You practice a lot.
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    Singular The Present Simple I do homework. Plural We do homework. She has a dog. You practice a lot. You practice a lot.
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    Singular The Present Simple I do homework. They have a dog. Plural We do homework. She has a dog. You practice a lot. You practice a lot.
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    Singular The Present Simple I do homework. They have a dog. He goes to bed. Plural We do homework. She has a dog. You practice a lot. You practice a lot.
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    Singular The Present Simple I do homework. They have a dog. He goes to bed. Plural We do homework. She has a dog. They go to bed. You practice a lot. You practice a lot.
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    Singular The Present Simple I do homework. They have a dog. He goes to bed. Plural We do homework. She has a dog. They go to bed. It works well. You practice a lot. You practice a lot.
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    Singular The Present Simple I do homework. They have a dog. He goes to bed. Plural We do homework. She has a dog. They go to bed. It works well. They work well. You practice a lot. You practice a lot.
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    Singular The Present Simple I do homework. They have a dog. He goes to bed. Plural We do homework. She has a dog. They go to bed. It works well. They work well. You practice a lot. You practice a lot.
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    Singular The Present Simple I do homework. They have a dog. He goes to bed. Plural We do homework. She has a dog. They go to bed. It works well. They work well. You practice a lot. You practice a lot.
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    Singular The Present Simple Plural does not
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    Singular The Present Simple Plural do not does not
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    Singular The Present Simple Plural do not does not
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    Singular The Present Simple Plural do not doesn’t does not
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    Singular The Present Simple Plural don’t do not doesn’t does not
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    Singular The Present Simple I don’t do homework. Plural
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    Singular The Present Simple I don’t do homework. Plural We don’t do homework.
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    Singular The Present Simple I don’t do homework. Plural We don’t do homework. You don’t practice a lot.
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    Singular The Present Simple I don’t do homework. Plural We don’t do homework. You don’t practice a lot. You don’t practice a lot.
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    Singular The Present Simple I don’t do homework. Plural We don’t do homework. She doesn’t have a dog. You don’t practice a lot. You don’t practice a lot.
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    Singular The Present Simple I don’t do homework. They don’t have a dog. Plural We don’t do homework. She doesn’t have a dog. You don’t practice a lot. You don’t practice a lot.
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    Singular The Present Simple I don’t do homework. They don’t have a dog. He doesn’t go to bed. Plural We don’t do homework. She doesn’t have a dog. You don’t practice a lot. You don’t practice a lot.
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    Singular The Present Simple I don’t do homework. They don’t have a dog. He doesn’t go to bed. Plural We don’t do homework. She doesn’t have a dog. They don’t go to bed. You don’t practice a lot. You don’t practice a lot.
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    Singular The Present Simple I don’t do homework. They don’t have a dog. He doesn’t go to bed. Plural We don’t do homework. She doesn’t have a dog. They don’t go to bed. It doesn’t work well. You don’t practice a lot. You don’t practice a lot.
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    Singular The Present Simple I don’t do homework. They don’t have a dog. He doesn’t go to bed. Plural We don’t do homework. She doesn’t have a dog. They don’t go to bed. It doesn’t work well. They don’t work well. You don’t practice a lot. You don’t practice a lot.
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    Singular The Present Simple I don’t do homework. They don’t have a dog. He doesn’t go to bed. Plural We don’t do homework. She doesn’t have a dog. They don’t go to bed. It doesn’t work well. They don’t work well. You don’t practice a lot. You don’t practice a lot.
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    Singular The Present Simple I don’t do homework. They don’t have a dog. He doesn’t go to bed. Plural We don’t do homework. She doesn’t have a dog. They don’t go to bed. It doesn’t work well. They don’t work well. You don’t practice a lot. You don’t practice a lot.
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    Singular The Present Simple Plural Do … ? Does … ?
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    Singular The Present Simple Do I do homework? Plural
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    Singular The Present Simple Do I do homework? Plural Do we do homework?
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    Singular The Present Simple Do I do homework? Plural Do we do homework? Do you practice a lot?
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    Singular The Present Simple Do I do homework? Plural Do we do homework? Do you practice a lot? Do you practice a lot?
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    Singular The Present Simple Do I do homework? Plural Do we do homework? Does she have a dog? Do you practice a lot? Do you practice a lot?
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    Singular The Present Simple Do I do homework? Do they have a dog? Plural Do we do homework? Does she have a dog? Do you practice a lot? Do you practice a lot?
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    Singular The Present Simple Do I do homework? Do they have a dog? Does he go to bed? Plural Do we do homework? Does she have a dog? Do you practice a lot? Do you practice a lot?
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    Singular The Present Simple Do I do homework? Do they have a dog? Does he go to bed? Plural Do we do homework? Does she have a dog? Do they go to bed? Do you practice a lot? Do you practice a lot?
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    Singular The Present Simple Do I do homework? Do they have a dog? Does he go to bed? Plural Do we do homework? Does she have a dog? Do they go to bed? Does it work well? Do you practice a lot? Do you practice a lot?
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    Singular The Present Simple Do I do homework? Do they have a dog? Does he go to bed? Plural Do we do homework? Does she have a dog? Do they go to bed? Does it work well? Do they work well? Do you practice a lot? Do you practice a lot?
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    Singular The Present Simple Do I do homework? Do they have a dog? Does he go to bed? Plural Do we do homework? Does she have a dog? Do they go to bed? Does it work well? Do they work well? Do you practice a lot? Do you practice a lot?
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    Singular The Present Simple Do I do homework? Do they have a dog? Does he go to bed? Plural Do we do homework? Does she have a dog? Do they go to bed? Does it work well? Do they work well? Do you practice a lot? Do you practice a lot?
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    Singular The Present Simple Yes, I do. No, I don’t. Yes, he does. No, he doesn’t. Yes, you do. No, you don’t. Yes, she does. No, she doesn’t. Yes, it does. No, it doesn’t.
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    Singular The Present Simple Yes, I do. No, I don’t. Yes, he does. No, he doesn’t. Yes, you do. No, you don’t. Yes, she does. No, she doesn’t. Yes, it does. No, it doesn’t.
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    Singular The Present Simple Yes, I do. No, I don’t. Yes, he does. No, he doesn’t. Yes, you do. No, you don’t. Yes, she does. No, she doesn’t. Yes, it does. No, it doesn’t.
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    Plural The Present Simple Yes, we do. No, we don’t. Yes, they do. No, they don’t. Yes, you do. No, you don’t.
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    Plural The Present Simple Yes, we do. No, we don’t. Yes, they do. No, they don’t. Yes, you do. No, you don’t.
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    Plural The Present Simple Yes, we do. No, we don’t. Yes, they do. No, they don’t. Yes, you do. No, you don’t.
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    Present Past Comparing thePresent and the Past  
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    Present Past Comparing thePresent and the Past  Singular: -s, -es, -ies Plural: no change 
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    Present Past Comparing thePresent and the Past  Singular: -s, -es, -ies Plural: no change Regular: -ed Irregular: change 
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    Present don’t – donot doesn’t – does not Past Comparing the Present and the Past  Singular: -s, -es, -ies Plural: no change Regular: -ed Irregular: change 
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    Present don’t – donot doesn’t – does not Past didn’t – did not Comparing the Present and the Past  Singular: -s, -es, -ies Plural: no change Regular: -ed Irregular: change 
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    Present don’t – donot doesn’t – does not Past didn’t – did not Comparing the Present and the Past  Singular: -s, -es, -ies Plural: no change Regular: -ed Irregular: change Do … ? Does … ? 
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    Present don’t – donot doesn’t – does not Past didn’t – did not Comparing the Present and the Past  Did … ? Singular: -s, -es, -ies Plural: no change Regular: -ed Irregular: change Do … ? Does … ? 
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    Every Signal Words inPresent Simple Every morning Every day Every week Every month Every year
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    Once a… Signal Wordsin Present Simple Once a week Once a month Once a year Twice a… Twice a day Twice a month
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    Three times a… Fourtimes a… Signal Words in Present Simple day week month year
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    Always Signal Words inPresent Simple Adverbs of Frequency Often Usually Regularly Normally Frequently Sometimes Never Seldom Rarely Occasionally Generally Hardly ever
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    Signal Words inPresent Simple Adverbs of Frequen
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    Signal Words inPresent Simple Adverbs of Frequen How often do you … ?
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    ASKING QUESTIONS ABOUTHABITS AND ROUTINES. 1. Do you watch television? 2. How often do you watch televisión? 3. Does your mom work? 4. How often does she work? 5. Do your parents live with you? 6. How often do you listen to music in English?  Yes, I do.  No, I don’t.  Yes, she does.  No, she doesn’t.  Yes, they do.  No, they don’t. From Monday to Friday. Hardly ever. Every day!
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    Grammar Practice Do thefollowing 5 exercises to practice your grammar: 1. Affirmative: https://www.ecenglish.com/learnenglish/lessons/review-simple-pr esent-tense 2. Negative: http://baladre.info/english/sedaviwebfront/presimpneg.htm 3. Interrogative: http://www.bastrimbos.com/Hotpotatoesfiles/spresvraag1.htm 4. Have got / Has got: https://agendaweb.org/exercises/verbs/have-got-mixed 5. Mixed Have Got: https://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/simple-present/for
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