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Notes - Present Simple Tense (Usage and Sentence Formation)

The Present Simple Tense describes regular actions, habits, and universal truths, with a basic sentence structure of Subject + Verb (base form) + Object. Negative sentences are formed using 'do not' or 'does not', while questions are structured with 'do' or 'does' before the subject. Common mistakes include forgetting to add 's' or 'es' for singular subjects and using the base verb form incorrectly with 'does not'.

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Notes - Present Simple Tense (Usage and Sentence Formation)

The Present Simple Tense describes regular actions, habits, and universal truths, with a basic sentence structure of Subject + Verb (base form) + Object. Negative sentences are formed using 'do not' or 'does not', while questions are structured with 'do' or 'does' before the subject. Common mistakes include forgetting to add 's' or 'es' for singular subjects and using the base verb form incorrectly with 'does not'.

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Day 5: Present Simple Tense (Usage and Sentence

Formation)

Introduction to Present Simple Tense


• The Present Simple Tense is used to describe actions that happen regularly or habitually. It
tells us about routines, habits, and general truths.

• Examples:

o I wake up at 6 AM every day. – This action happens daily.

o She plays tennis on weekends. – This action is a regular habit.

What is Present Simple Tense?


• The Present Simple Tense is used when an action happens regularly or is a habit.

• It is used to describe:

o Daily routines: Actions that we do every day.

o Habits: Things that a person does often.

o Facts: General truths that are always true.

• Examples:

o I drink coffee every morning. – Describes a habit.

o The sun rises in the east. – Describes a universal truth.

o She visits her grandparents every Sunday. – Describes a routine.

Usage of Present Simple Tense


• Daily Routines: Describes what someone does regularly.

o Example: He goes to school every day.

• Habits: Things people do often or regularly.

o Example: I read before going to bed.

• General Facts/Universal Truths: Facts that are always true.

o Example: Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius.


Sentence Structure in Present Simple Tense
• Basic Structure:

o Subject + Verb (base form) + Object

o The verb remains in its base form for most subjects, but it changes slightly for he,
she, it (singular subjects).

• Examples:

o I play football. – 'I' is the subject, 'play' is the verb, 'football' is the object.

o She eats an apple. – 'She' is the subject, 'eats' is the verb (note the 's' added), 'an
apple' is the object.

• Rule for Singular and Plural Subjects:

o Singular subjects (he, she, it) take a verb with 's' or 'es'.

▪ Example: She walks to school.

o Plural subjects (I, we, they) use the base form of the verb.

▪ Example: They walk to school.

Forming Negative Sentences in Present Simple Tense


• To form a negative sentence, use 'do not' (don't) for plural subjects and 'does not' (doesn't)
for singular subjects.

• Formula:

o Subject + do/does not + Verb (base form) + Object

• Examples:

o I do not like coffee. – 'do not' is used with 'I' and the base verb 'like'.

o She does not play football. – 'does not' is used with 'she', and the base verb 'play' is
used (no 's' after 'play' here).
Forming Questions in Present Simple Tense
• To ask questions, 'do' or 'does' comes before the subject.

• Formula:

o Do/Does + Subject + Verb (base form) + Object?

• Examples:

o Do you play cricket? – 'Do' comes before the subject 'you', followed by the base verb
'play'.

o Does she go to school? – 'Does' is used for the singular subject 'she', and the base
verb 'go' follows.

Common Mistakes to Avoid in Present Simple Tense


• Forgetting 's' or 'es' with singular subjects:

o Mistake: She go to school. (Incorrect)

o Correct: She goes to school.

o Explanation: When using singular subjects like 'he', 'she', or 'it', always add 's' or 'es'
to the verb.

• Using base verb form with 'does not':

o Mistake: She does not plays football. (Incorrect)

o Correct: She does not play football.

o Explanation: When using 'does not', the verb should always remain in its base form.

Summary of Present Simple Tense


• The Present Simple Tense is used for:

o Routines: Actions done regularly.

o Habits: Things done often.

o Facts: Universal truths.

• Sentence Structure: Subject + Verb (base form) + Object.

• Negative Sentences: Use 'do not' or 'does not' with the base verb.

• Questions: Use 'do' or 'does' before the subject and the base verb.
• Practicing these rules will help you speak English more fluently and confidently.

Interactive Exercises and Examples


• Converting Sentences to Negative:

o He plays football. (Negative) – He does not play football.

o I eat breakfast. (Negative) – I do not eat breakfast.

o She reads books. (Negative) – She does not read books.

• Converting Sentences to Questions:

o You like tea. (Question) – Do you like tea?

o She plays piano. (Question) – Does she play piano?

o They watch TV. (Question) – Do they watch TV?

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