Questions and Answers
Which of the following is NOT a use of the Simple Present tense?
What is the verb form used for all subjects in the Simple Present tense, except for the third person singular?
Which of the following time expressions is often used with the Simple Present tense?
What does the Simple Present tense describe?
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Which of the following sentences uses the Simple Present tense to express a universal truth?
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Why is the verb form changed in the third person singular in the Simple Present tense?
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Study Notes
Verb Tenses: Simple Present
Definition
- The Simple Present tense is used to describe habits, routines, and universal truths.
Formation
- The base form of the verb is used for all subjects (I, you, he, she, it, we, they).
- The verb remains the same, except for the third person singular (he, she, it), which adds -s or -es.
Usage
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Habits and Routines
- Describe daily routines and habits: I get up at 7:00 am.
- Express habitual actions: She smokes a lot.
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Universal Truths
- State facts and universal truths: Water boils at 100°C.
- Express general truths: People need food to survive.
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Time Expressions
- Often used with time expressions like: every day, every week, always, never, usually, sometimes.
Examples
- I live in Paris. (habit)
- He works as a doctor. (job)
- Water freezes at 0°C. (universal truth)
- They meet every Friday. (routine)
Key Points
- The Simple Present is not used to describe completed actions or temporary situations.
- It is not used to describe future plans or predictions.
Verb Tenses: Simple Present
Definition
- Used to describe habits, routines, and universal truths.
Formation
- Base form of the verb is used for all subjects (I, you, he, she, it, we, they).
- Verb remains the same, except for third person singular (he, she, it), which adds -s or -es.
Usage
Habits and Routines
- Describe daily routines and habits.
- Express habitual actions.
Universal Truths
- State facts and universal truths.
- Express general truths.
Time Expressions
- Often used with time expressions like every day, every week, always, never, usually, sometimes.
Examples
- I live in Paris: habit.
- He works as a doctor: job.
- Water freezes at 0°C: universal truth.
- They meet every Friday: routine.
Key Points
- Not used to describe completed actions or temporary situations.
- Not used to describe future plans or predictions.
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Learn about the Simple Present tense, its formation, and usage in describing habits, routines, and universal truths.
