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Which of the following sentences is an example of a general truth in the present simple?
Which of the following sentences is an example of a general truth in the present simple?
What form of the verb does the third person singular take in the present simple?
What form of the verb does the third person singular take in the present simple?
Which of the following verbs is an exception to the -s/-es ending rule in the present simple?
Which of the following verbs is an exception to the -s/-es ending rule in the present simple?
What is the correct form of the verb in the sentence: 'She __________ (to eat) breakfast at 8 am.'?
What is the correct form of the verb in the sentence: 'She __________ (to eat) breakfast at 8 am.'?
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What is the function of the present simple in the sentence: 'I think it's a great idea.'?
What is the function of the present simple in the sentence: 'I think it's a great idea.'?
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What is the correct form of the verb in the affirmative sentence 'It ____________________ (to live) in Tokyo.'
What is the correct form of the verb in the affirmative sentence 'It ____________________ (to live) in Tokyo.'
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Which of the following sentences is in the negative form of the present simple?
Which of the following sentences is in the negative form of the present simple?
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What is the correct interrogative form of the sentence 'You ____________________ (to like) coffee.'
What is the correct interrogative form of the sentence 'You ____________________ (to like) coffee.'
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What is the base form of the verb in the sentence 'He ____________________ (to work) at 9 am.'
What is the base form of the verb in the sentence 'He ____________________ (to work) at 9 am.'
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Which of the following sentences is in the affirmative form of the present simple?
Which of the following sentences is in the affirmative form of the present simple?
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Study Notes
Present Simple Forms
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Affirmative:
- I/you/we/they + base form of verb (e.g. I go, you go, we go, they go)
- he/she/it + base form of verb + -s (e.g. he goes, she goes, it goes)
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Negative:
- I/you/we/they + do not + base form of verb (e.g. I do not go, you do not go, we do not go, they do not go)
- he/she/it + does not + base form of verb (e.g. he does not go, she does not go, it does not go)
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Interrogative:
- do I/you/we/they + base form of verb (e.g. do I go, do you go, do we go, do they go)
- does he/she/it + base form of verb (e.g. does he go, does she go, does it go)
Present Simple Uses
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Habits and routines:
- I get up at 7 am every day.
- She always eats breakfast at 8 am.
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General truths:
- Water boils at 100°C.
- The sun rises in the east.
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Schedules and timetables:
- The bus leaves at 5 pm.
- The train arrives at 10 am.
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Opinions and beliefs:
- I think it's a great idea.
- She believes in God.
Present Simple Grammar Rules
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-s/-es ending:
- Third person singular (he/she/it) takes -s or -es ending (e.g. goes, watches, makes)
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Exceptions:
- has, does, and is do not take -s or -es ending (e.g. he has, she does, it is)
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Verbs ending in -o, -ch, -sh, -ss, -x, or -z:
- Add -es to form the third person singular (e.g. goes, watches, clashes, misses, taxes, freezes)
Present Simple Exercises
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Fill in the blanks:
- I __________ (to go) to the gym every morning.
- She __________ (to eat) breakfast at 8 am.
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Choose the correct form:
- He __________ (to study) English at university.
- studies
- study
- studying
- He __________ (to study) English at university.
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Write the correct sentence:
- __________ you like coffee?
- The sun __________ in the east.
Present Simple vs Continuous
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Present Simple:
- Focus on the habit or routine, not the action itself
- Emphasizes the general truth or fact
- Often used with adverbs of frequency (e.g. always, usually, never)
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Present Continuous:
- Focus on the action in progress, not the habit or routine
- Emphasizes the temporary or changing nature of the action
- Often used with adverbs of time (e.g. now, at the moment, currently)
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Contrast:
- I go to the gym every day (habit) vs. I am going to the gym now (action in progress)
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Test your knowledge of the present simple tense, including its forms, uses, and grammar rules, as well as its differences from the present continuous tense.
