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The simple present tense is one of the most basic and commonly used verb

tenses in English. It is used to describe habits, general truths, repeated

actions, and fixed arrangements. Here's a detailed explanation:

Structure:
• For most verbs, use the base form of the verb (e.g., eat, play, go).
o Example: I eat breakfast every day.
• For third-person singular subjects (he, she, it), add -s or -es to the
verb.
o Example: She eats breakfast every day.

When to Use the Simple Present Tense:

1. Habits or Routines:
o Actions that happen regularly or repeatedly.
o Example:
▪ I wake up at 7 a.m. every day.
▪ They go to the gym after work.
2. General Truths or Facts:
o Statements that are always true.
o Example:
▪ The sun rises in the east.
▪ Water boils at 100°C.
3. Fixed Arrangements or Schedules:
o Timetables, programs, or planned events.
o Example:
▪ The train leaves at 6 p.m.
▪ School starts in September.
4. Feelings, Opinions, or States of Being:
o Example:
▪ I love chocolate.
▪ She believes in ghosts.

Key Words Often Used with Simple Present:

• Always, usually, often, sometimes, rarely, never (to describe
frequency).
o Example: He always forgets his keys.
• Every day, every week, every year (to describe routines).
o Example: We visit our grandparents every Sunday.
• On Mondays, in the morning, at night (to describe when something
happens).
o Example: She works late on Fridays.

Negative and Question Forms:

1. Negative: Use do not (don’t) or does not (doesn’t) + base verb.
o Example:
▪ I don’t like coffee.
▪ He doesn’t play soccer.
2. Questions: Use do or does + subject + base verb.
o Example:
▪ Do you like pizza?
▪ Does she live here?

Examples in Context:
1. Habits/Routines:
o I brush my teeth twice a day.
o They watch TV in the evening.
2. General Truths:
o The Earth revolves around the sun.
o Cats love milk.
3. Fixed Arrangements:
o The movie starts at 8 p.m.
o The bus arrives at 9 a.m.
4. Feelings/Opinions:
o I hate Mondays.
o He thinks math is easy.

Third-Person Singular Rules:

For verbs ending in:
• -s, -sh, -ch, -x, -o: Add -es.
o Example: She watches TV.
• Consonant + y: Change y to i and add -es.
o Example: He tries hard.
• Most other verbs: Just add -s.
o Example: He runs fast.
Common Mistakes to Avoid:
1. Adding -s to the verb for plural subjects:
o Incorrect: They eats dinner.
o Correct: They eat dinner.
2. Forgetting to add -s for third-person singular:
o Incorrect: She play soccer.
o Correct: She plays soccer.