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What is the Present Simple tense used to describe?
How is the Present Simple tense formed for the third person singular (he, she, it)?
What type of actions are described in the sentence 'I play football on Sundays'?
What type of verbs do not have an -s or -es ending in the third person singular?
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What is the correct form of the verb 'to be' in the Present Simple tense?
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What type of expression is used to talk about routines?
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What is the purpose of the Present Simple tense in the sentence 'The Earth orbits around the Sun'?
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Study Notes
Present Simple
Definition The Present Simple tense is used to describe:
- Habitual actions (things we do regularly)
- General truths (facts)
- Fixed schedules (timetables, routines)
Formation
- Base form of the verb (e.g., go, eat, live) for all subjects except the third person singular (he, she, it)
- Add -s or -es to the base form for the third person singular (he, she, it)
Examples
- I go to school every day.
- Water boils at 100°C.
- She eats breakfast at 7:00 am.
Usage
- Habitual actions:
- I play football on Sundays.
- She loves reading books.
- General truths:
- The sun rises in the east.
- Water is essential for life.
- Fixed schedules:
- The bus leaves at 8:00 am.
- The store opens at 9:00 am.
Common expressions
- used to talk about:
- Routines: I usually get up at 7:00 am.
- Habits: She always wears jeans on Fridays.
- General truths: The Earth orbits around the Sun.
Special cases
- Stative verbs (e.g., be, have, belong) do not have an -s or -es ending in the third person singular.
- The verb "to be" has a special form: I am, you are, he/she/it is, we are, they are.
Present Simple Tense
Definition
- Used to describe habitual actions, general truths, and fixed schedules
Formation
- Base form of the verb for all subjects except third person singular (he, she, it)
- Add -s or -es to the base form for third person singular (he, she, it)
Examples
- Habitual actions: I go to school every day, She eats breakfast at 7:00 am
- General truths: Water boils at 100°C, The sun rises in the east
- Fixed schedules: The bus leaves at 8:00 am, The store opens at 9:00 am
Usage
- Habitual actions: I play football on Sundays, She loves reading books
- General truths: Water is essential for life, The Earth orbits around the Sun
- Fixed schedules: The bus leaves at 8:00 am, The store opens at 9:00 am
Common Expressions
- Used to talk about routines: I usually get up at 7:00 am
- Used to talk about habits: She always wears jeans on Fridays
- Used to talk about general truths: The Earth orbits around the Sun
Special Cases
- Stative verbs (e.g., be, have, belong) do not have an -s or -es ending in the third person singular
- The verb "to be" has a special form: I am, you are, he/she/it is, we are, they are
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Learn about the Present Simple tense, its definition, formation, and examples. Understand how to use it to describe habitual actions, general truths, and fixed schedules.
