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That is the form of the verb for he she or it.

He likes ice cream.

All other subject just use the base verb.

I like ice cream.

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The use of "s" in the simple present tense is for third person singular subjects (he, she, it). Verbs are conjugated with an "s" at the end in these cases to show agreement with the subject. For example, "He eats," "She runs," and "It plays."

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When you have to use s with verb in simple present?

You use "s" with verbs in the simple present tense when the subject is he, she, or it. For example, "He eats," "She studies," "It runs."


What principal part do you use to form the present tense of a verb?

You use the base form of the verb. For example walk:For present simple - he/she/it and singular noun subjects add -s to the verb: he walks, it walks, the boy walksFor present simple - plural subjects use the base form of the verb: they walk, we walk, the teachers walkFor present continuous form the present participle by adding -ing to the base form ( for all subjects) and use the appropriate be verb:I am walking, she is walking, they are walking, the teachers are walking


What is the present simple tense of to answer?

The present simple tense of "to answer" is: I/you/we/they answer he/she/it answers


How do you use do did and does?

"Do" is used in present simple tense, "did" is used in past simple tense, and "does" is used in present simple tense for third person singular subjects. For example: I do my homework (present), I did my homework (past), she does her homework (present).


How do you use the simple tense verbs?

To use simple tense verbs, simply conjugate the verb according to the subject and tense. In present simple tense, add an 's' for third person singular subjects (he, she, it). In past simple tense, typically add '-ed' for regular verbs or use the irregular form. In future simple tense, use 'will' + base form of the verb. Remember to use the base form of the verb for all other subjects.

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When you have to use s with verb in simple present?

You use "s" with verbs in the simple present tense when the subject is he, she, or it. For example, "He eats," "She studies," "It runs."


When do not use the -s form of the verb in the simple present?

When the subject is I or a plural noun.


What is past present and future tense of the word fling?

Present Simple: I fling Past Simple: You flung Future S: He will fling


Why do you use the present simple after provided that?

lately


Why is the "s" in this sentence missing: He is my friend SIMPLE PRESENT- the he/she/it rule?

there is no necessary of "s"


What are present tense verb's ending?

The endings for present tense verbs in English depend on the subject pronoun. For regular verbs, the endings are usually "-s" for third person singular subjects (he, she, it) and "-es" for singular subjects that end in -s, -z, -sh, -ch, or -x. For example, "He talk s" or "She watch es".


Why use HAVE with you?

The verb to have is conjugated as follows in the simple present: I have - you have - he/she/it has - we have - you have - they have


Why do you use present simple tense?

To refer to actions that are happening now (at the present moment)


How do you make a present tense verbs?

present simple is the most common way of expressing the present.to make a present simple sentence just use the basic verb eg walk.I/you/we/they/His friends workIf the subject is he/she or it add -s to the verbHe/she/it worksThe boss(=he/she) works.Her best friend (=he/she) worksor we use present continuous to talk about something that is happening now or around now.To make a present simple sentence: subject + be verb + verb - ingI am reading a bookThey are reading books


He travels a lot for his work change into simple present tense?

This sentence is already present simple. The verb travel is the 's' form (or third person singular form). This form is only used in present simple. The 's' form is used when the subject is he/she/it or a singular noun.


How do you know when you should use present tense?

You should use the simple present tense when you are talking about something that is happening now.


Which tense to use with does?

present tense..ofcourse..its so simple..