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<h1>Introduction</h1>
==Introduction==


<p>In this lesson, you will learn how to form the present tense of Twi verbs and practice using them in various contexts and situations. The present tense is used to describe actions happening at the moment or habitual actions. By the end of this lesson, you will have a better understanding of basic Twi grammar and be able to communicate using present tense verbs.</p>
<p>In this lesson, you will learn how to form the present tense of Twi verbs and practice using them in various contexts and situations. The present tense is used to describe actions happening at the moment or habitual actions. By the end of this lesson, you will have a better understanding of basic Twi grammar and be able to communicate using present tense verbs.</p>


<h2>Present Tense Formation</h2>
 
<span link>Don't hesitate to look into these other pages after completing this lesson: [[Language/Twi/Grammar/How-to-Use-Be|How to Use Be]] & [[Language/Twi/Grammar/Subject-Verb-Object-Order|Subject Verb Object Order]].</span>
==Present Tense Formation==


<p>To form the present tense in Twi, use the stem of the verb followed by the appropriate present tense suffix. The present tense suffix depends on the subject pronoun preceding the verb. The chart below shows the present tense suffixes for each personal pronoun:</p>
<p>To form the present tense in Twi, use the stem of the verb followed by the appropriate present tense suffix. The present tense suffix depends on the subject pronoun preceding the verb. The chart below shows the present tense suffixes for each personal pronoun:</p>
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<p>As you can see from these examples, the present tense suffix changes based on the subject pronoun in the sentence.</p>
<p>As you can see from these examples, the present tense suffix changes based on the subject pronoun in the sentence.</p>


<h2>Practicing Present Tense Verbs</h2>
==Practicing Present Tense Verbs==


<p>To practice using present tense verbs, try the following exercises:</p>
<p>To practice using present tense verbs, try the following exercises:</p>


<h3>Exercise 1: Completing Sentences</h3>
===Exercise 1: Completing Sentences===


<p>Complete the following sentences by conjugating the verbs in brackets into the present tense:</p>
<p>Complete the following sentences by conjugating the verbs in brackets into the present tense:</p>
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<h3>Exercise 2: Identifying Verbs in Sentences</h3>
===Exercise 2: Identifying Verbs in Sentences===


<p>Identify the verbs in the following sentences and conjugate them into the present tense. Make sure to use the appropriate present tense suffix based on the subject pronoun:</p>
<p>Identify the verbs in the following sentences and conjugate them into the present tense. Make sure to use the appropriate present tense suffix based on the subject pronoun:</p>
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<h3>Exercise 3: Writing Sentences</h3>
===Exercise 3: Writing Sentences===


<p>Write five sentences using present tense verbs, at least one for each personal pronoun. Be creative and use vocabulary you know to write about yourself or people you know.</p>
<p>Write five sentences using present tense verbs, at least one for each personal pronoun. Be creative and use vocabulary you know to write about yourself or people you know.</p>
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<h2>Conclusion</h2>
==Conclusion==


<p>Now that you have learned how to form the present tense of Twi verbs, you can practice using them in everyday conversations. Remember to use the appropriate present tense suffix for each subject pronoun. Keep studying, and you will soon be able to speak Twi fluently!</p>
<p>Now that you have learned how to form the present tense of Twi verbs, you can practice using them in everyday conversations. Remember to use the appropriate present tense suffix for each subject pronoun. Keep studying, and you will soon be able to speak Twi fluently!</p>


<span link>Finished this lesson? Check out these related lessons: [[Language/Twi/Grammar/Descriptive-Adjectives|Descriptive Adjectives]] & [[Language/Twi/Grammar/Negation|Negation]].</span>
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==Videos==
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==Other Lessons==
==Related Lessons==
* [[Language/Twi/Grammar/Plurals|Plurals]]
* [[Language/Twi/Grammar/Plurals|Plurals]]
* [[Language/Twi/Grammar/Give-your-Opinion|Give your Opinion]]
* [[Language/Twi/Grammar/Give-your-Opinion|Give your Opinion]]
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* [[Language/Twi/Grammar/Nouns|Nouns]]
* [[Language/Twi/Grammar/Nouns|Nouns]]
* [[Language/Twi/Grammar/Descriptive-Adjectives|Descriptive Adjectives]]
* [[Language/Twi/Grammar/Descriptive-Adjectives|Descriptive Adjectives]]


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