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What is the base form of the verb used for in the present simple?
What is the base form of the verb used for in the present simple?
Which use of the present simple describes regular, repeated actions?
Which use of the present simple describes regular, repeated actions?
What is 'he, she, it' followed by in the present simple?
What is 'he, she, it' followed by in the present simple?
Which time expression is commonly used with the present simple?
Which time expression is commonly used with the present simple?
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What type of language is contraction 'I'm' commonly used in?
What type of language is contraction 'I'm' commonly used in?
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When is the present continuous used instead of the present simple?
When is the present continuous used instead of the present simple?
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What is the correct formation of the present simple for 'I'?
What is the correct formation of the present simple for 'I'?
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What type of fact is described by the sentence 'The sun rises in the east'?
What type of fact is described by the sentence 'The sun rises in the east'?
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Study Notes
Form
- The present simple is formed using the base form of the verb:
- I, you, we, they + base form (e.g., I go, you go, we go, they go)
- he, she, it + base form + -s (e.g., he goes, she goes, it goes)
Uses
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Habits: to describe regular, repeated actions
- I wake up at 7:00 am every day.
- She brushes her teeth twice a day.
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Universal truths: to describe facts that are always true
- The sun rises in the east.
- Water boils at 100°C.
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Schedules: to describe timetables, routines, and plans
- The bus leaves at 8:00 am.
- We have a meeting at 2:00 pm.
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General truths: to describe general information or facts
- Cows eat grass.
- Humans need water to survive.
Time Expressions
- Common time expressions used with the present simple:
- always, usually, often, sometimes, rarely, never
- every day, every week, every month, etc.
- at the moment, currently, nowadays
Contractions
- Contractions are often used in informal writing and spoken language:
- I'm (I am), you're (you are), he's (he is), she's (she is), it's (it is), we're (we are), they're (they are)
- isn't (is not), aren't (are not), wasn't (was not), weren't (were not)
Common Errors
- Present simple vs. present continuous: use the present simple for habits, universal truths, and general truths, and the present continuous for temporary or changing situations.
Forming the Present Simple
- The present simple is formed using the base form of the verb:
- I, you, we, they + base form (e.g., I go, you go, we go, they go)
- he, she, it + base form + -s (e.g., he goes, she goes, it goes)
Uses of the Present Simple
- Habits: to describe regular, repeated actions
- Examples: I wake up at 7:00 am every day, She brushes her teeth twice a day
- Universal truths: to describe facts that are always true
- Examples: The sun rises in the east, Water boils at 100°C
- Schedules: to describe timetables, routines, and plans
- Examples: The bus leaves at 8:00 am, We have a meeting at 2:00 pm
- General truths: to describe general information or facts
- Examples: Cows eat grass, Humans need water to survive
Time Expressions with the Present Simple
- Common time expressions used with the present simple:
- always, usually, often, sometimes, rarely, never
- every day, every week, every month, etc.
- at the moment, currently, nowadays
Contractions in the Present Simple
- Contractions are often used in informal writing and spoken language:
- I'm (I am), you're (you are), he's (he is), she's (she is), it's (it is), we're (we are), they're (they are)
- isn't (is not), aren't (are not), wasn't (was not), weren't (were not)
Common Errors to Avoid
- Use the present simple for habits, universal truths, and general truths, and the present continuous for temporary or changing situations.
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Learn about the formation and uses of the present simple tense in English grammar, including habits, universal truths, and schedules.
