5A simple present: I and you +, –, and ?

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• Simple present + is the same for I and you.

• Simple present – for I and you = don’t + verb: I don’t live downtown. NOT I not live downtown.

I live downtown.

You live near here.

I don’t live downtown. (don’t = do not)

You don’t live near here.

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5A simple present: I and you +, –, and ?

• Simple present ? = Do + I or you + verb: Do you live near here? NOT Live you near here?

• Do you live here? Yes, I do. NOT Yes, I live.

! Imperatives+ imperative = Wait! Stand up. Listen.– imperative = Don’t + verb, e.g., Don’t worry. Don’t be late.

Do you live near here? Yes, I do. No, I don’t.