Present Simple Verb Form and Uses

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

• Habits and routines: to talk about things that happen regularly or are true in general
  • I get up at 7am every day.
  • She loves reading books.
• General truths: to talk about facts or universal truths
  • The sun rises in the east.
  • Water boils at 100°C.
• Fixed schedules: to talk about timetables, schedules, or plans
  • The bus leaves at 8am.
  • The concert starts at 7pm.
• States: to talk about permanent or temporary states
  • I am a student.
  • She is in hospital.

Time Expressions

• Frequency: with adverbs of frequency (always, usually, often, sometimes, rarely, never)
  • I always eat breakfast.
  • She rarely watches TV.
• Time: with time expressions (now, at the moment, currently, these days)
  • I am studying for my exam now.
  • They are building a new hospital at the moment.

Form of Present Simple

• The base form of the verb is used for:
  • I, you, we, they (e.g. I go, you go, we go, they go)
  • He, she, it: add -s to the base form (e.g. he goes, she goes, it goes)

Uses of Present Simple

Habits and Routines

• Talk about regular actions or things that are true in general
  • Examples: I get up at 7am every day, She loves reading books

General Truths

• Express universal truths or facts
  • Examples: The sun rises in the east, Water boils at 100°C

Fixed Schedules

• Describe timetables, schedules, or plans
  • Examples: The bus leaves at 8am, The concert starts at 7pm

States

• Discuss permanent or temporary states
  • Examples: I am a student, She is in hospital

Time Expressions with Present Simple

Frequency

• Use with adverbs of frequency (always, usually, often, sometimes, rarely, never)
  • Examples: I always eat breakfast, She rarely watches TV

Time

• Use with time expressions (now, at the moment, currently, these days)
  • Examples: I am studying for my exam now, They are building a new hospital at the moment

Learn how to form the present simple verb tense and its common uses in English grammar, including describing habits, routines, and general truths.