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The present simple tense is a key verb tense in English used to describe habitual actions, facts, and general truths. It is formed using the base form of the verb, with the third person singular adding '-s' or '-es'. The document also covers affirmative, negative, and interrogative statements, adverbs of frequency, common verbs, and provides practice exercises.

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Introduction-to-the-Present-Simple-Tense

The present simple tense is a key verb tense in English used to describe habitual actions, facts, and general truths. It is formed using the base form of the verb, with the third person singular adding '-s' or '-es'. The document also covers affirmative, negative, and interrogative statements, adverbs of frequency, common verbs, and provides practice exercises.

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Introduction to the

Present Simple Tense


The present simple tense is a fundamental verb tense in English. It's used to
describe actions that happen regularly, facts, or general truths.

by Maria Jose Robledo


Definition and Usage
The present simple tense describes actions that happen repeatedly, at regular intervals, or that are generally true.

1 Habits and Routines 2 Facts 3 General Truths


She drinks coffee every morning. The Earth revolves around the sun. Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius.
Forming the Present Simple
The present simple tense is formed using the base form of the verb, except for the
third person singular, which adds an "-s" or "-es" to the verb.

I work

You work

He/She/It works

We work

You work

They work
Affirmative Statements
Affirmative statements in the present simple are used to express positive statements about actions or facts.

I work in a library. He eats breakfast every day. They play soccer on weekends.

The subject is "I" and the verb is "work". The subject is "He" and the verb is "eats". The subject is "They" and the verb is
"play".
Negative Statements
Negative statements are used to express that something is not true or does not
happen.

I do not work on Sundays.

1 The subject is "I", the auxiliary verb is "do", and the verb is
"work".

He does not eat meat.

2 The subject is "He", the auxiliary verb is "does", and the verb is
"eat".

They do not play tennis.

3 The subject is "They", the auxiliary verb is "do", and the verb is
"play".
Interrogative Statements
Interrogative statements, or questions, are used to seek information.

Do you work here? Does he live in New York? Do they like pizza?
The auxiliary verb "do" comes before The auxiliary verb "does" comes before The auxiliary verb "do" comes before
the subject "you". the subject "he". the subject "they".
Adverbs of Frequency
Adverbs of frequency describe how often an action occurs. They are usually placed before the main verb, but after the auxiliary verb "do" or
"does".

Always
1
She always goes for a walk in the park.

2 Usually
He usually wakes up early.

Often 3
They often eat out on Fridays.

4 Sometimes
I sometimes read before bed.

Seldom
5
She seldom goes to the movies.

Never
6
He never drinks coffee.
Common Verbs Used in the
Present Simple
Many verbs are used in the present simple, but some are more common than
others. These are often verbs describing routines, habits, or general truths.

Eat Sleep
I eat breakfast every morning. He sleeps for eight hours every night.

Work Study
She works at a bookstore. They study English twice a week.
When to Use the Present Simple
The present simple tense is used in a variety of situations, but it's particularly common for expressing routine actions and stating facts.

Regular Actions Facts and General Truths


She walks her dog every day. The sun rises in the east.
Exercises and Practice
Practice using the present simple tense with exercises that involve filling in the blanks, writing sentences, and asking questions.

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb.


Write a paragraph about your daily routine using the present simple tense.
Ask your friends questions about their hobbies using the present simple tense.

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