General English A1 · Lesson 4A

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Grammar focus of this lesson

Present simple (I/you/we/they)

1 structure

Present simple
For routines, habits, facts and things that are generally true.
I've got this
Rules & form
- ›Add -s / -es with he / she / it: she works, he watches, it goes.
- ›Negative and questions use do / does + base verb.
- ›Typical words: always, usually, every day, on Mondays.
Examples
- “I start work at nine.”
- “She doesn't drink coffee.”
- “Do you live near the office?”
Watch out · After does, never add -s: Does she works? ✗ → Does she work? ✓
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