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Which of the following is an example of the Present Simple tense used for a habit?
Which of the following is an example of the Present Simple tense used for a habit?
- I drink coffee every morning. (correct)
- They will go to the park.
- She is studying for her exam.
- The sun sets in the west.
The Present Simple tense can be used to describe future actions.
The Present Simple tense can be used to describe future actions.
False (B)
What is the structure for forming a negative sentence in Present Simple?
What is the structure for forming a negative sentence in Present Simple?
Subject + do/does not + Base Verb
She _______ (not/go) to school on weekends.
She _______ (not/go) to school on weekends.
Match the following Present Simple sentences to their categories:
Match the following Present Simple sentences to their categories:
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Present Simple Tense
Present Simple Tense
Used to describe habits, general truths, repeated actions, unchanging situations, emotions, and wishes.
Present Simple - Habits
Present Simple - Habits
Describes actions that happen regularly.
Present Simple - Facts/Truth
Present Simple - Facts/Truth
Describes things that are always true.
Present Simple - Permanent Situations
Present Simple - Permanent Situations
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Present Simple - Schedules
Present Simple - Schedules
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Present Simple - Affirmative
Present Simple - Affirmative
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Present Simple - Negative
Present Simple - Negative
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Present Simple - Question
Present Simple - Question
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Present Simple - Third Person Singular
Present Simple - Third Person Singular
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Present Simple - Auxiliary Verbs (do/does)
Present Simple - Auxiliary Verbs (do/does)
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Study Notes
Present Simple Tense
- Used to describe habits, general truths, repeated actions, unchanging situations, emotions, and wishes
- One of the most common tenses in English
When to Use the Present Simple
- Habits and routines: "I drink coffee every morning."
- Facts and general truths: "The sun rises in the east."
- Permanent situations: "She lives in New York."
- Schedules: "The train leaves at 8 PM."
Structure of the Present Simple
- Affirmative: Subject + Base Verb ( +s/es for third person singular)
- Example: "He reads books."
- Negative: Subject + do/does not + Base Verb
- Example: "I do not like spicy food."
- Questions: Do/Does + Subject + Base Verb?
- Example: "Does she play the piano?"
Examples
- Affirmative: "They work in an office."
- Negative: "He does not eat meat."
- Question: "Do you speak Spanish?"
Exercises (Example)
- She (go) to school every day.
- We (not/eat) dinner at 6 PM.
- (he/play) football on weekends?
- The train (leave) at 9 PM every night.
- They (not/work) on Sundays.
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