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What are the endings for all verbs in present tense?

You're asking about verb conjugations in present tense, which can be tricky because it varies depending on the verb and the subject (who or what is performing the action).

Here's a breakdown for English verbs:

1. Simple Present Tense:

* Regular Verbs:

* Singular Subjects (I, you, he, she, it): Add -s or -es to the base form.

* Example: walk - walks, watch - watches, kiss - kisses

* Plural Subjects (we, you, they): Use the base form.

* Example: walk, watch, kiss

* Irregular Verbs: These have unique forms. You need to learn them individually.

* Example: be - am/is/are, have - have/has, go - go/goes

2. Present Continuous Tense (also called Present Progressive):

* All subjects: Use the base form of the verb + -ing.

* Example: walking, watching, kissing

Important Notes:

* Third Person Singular (he, she, it): Remember to add -s or -es to regular verbs in the simple present tense.

* Be Verbs: "Be" is an irregular verb with different forms: am, is, are.

* Auxiliary Verbs: "Do" and "have" can act as helping verbs in present tense. They have their own conjugations.

Example:

* Simple Present Tense:

* I walk, You walk, He/She/It walks, We walk, You walk, They walk

* I have, You have, He/She/It has, We have, You have, They have

* Present Continuous Tense:

* I am walking, You are walking, He/She/It is walking, We are walking, You are walking, They are walking

Let me know if you want to focus on a specific verb or aspect of present tense, and I can give you more detailed explanations and examples!

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