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What is the main function of the Simple Present tense?
What is the main function of the Simple Present tense?
Which of the following sentences is an example of Universal Truths?
Which of the following sentences is an example of Universal Truths?
What is the main function of the Instantaneous Actions in the Simple Present?
What is the main function of the Instantaneous Actions in the Simple Present?
Which of the following sentences is an example of Fixed Schedules?
Which of the following sentences is an example of Fixed Schedules?
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What is the main function of the Present Habits in the Simple Present?
What is the main function of the Present Habits in the Simple Present?
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Study Notes
Simple Present
General Truths
- Used to express universal truths or facts that are always true
- Examples:
- The sun rises in the east.
- Water boils at 100°C.
- Humans need oxygen to breathe.
Universal Truths
- Used to express general truths that are always true
- Examples:
- The Earth orbits the Sun.
- Plants need water to grow.
- Humans have five senses.
Instantaneous Actions
- Used to express actions that happen at the moment of speaking
- Examples:
- I'm writing an email to my friend.
- She's having a shower.
Fixed Schedules
- Used to express fixed schedules, routines, or timetables
- Examples:
- The bus leaves at 8 am.
- The meeting starts at 2 pm.
- The store opens at 9 am.
Present Habits
- Used to express habits, routines, or things that people do regularly
- Examples:
- I wake up at 7 am every day.
- She exercises three times a week.
- They study English every morning.
Simple Present
- Used to express universal truths or facts that are always true
- Examples of universal truths include:
- The sun rises in the east
- Water boils at 100°C
- Humans need oxygen to breathe
Universal Truths
- Used to express general truths that are always true
- Examples of general truths include:
- The Earth orbits the Sun
- Plants need water to grow
- Humans have five senses
Instantaneous Actions
- Used to express actions that happen at the moment of speaking
- Examples of instantaneous actions include:
- I'm writing an email to my friend
- She's having a shower
Fixed Schedules
- Used to express fixed schedules, routines, or timetables
- Examples of fixed schedules include:
- The bus leaves at 8 am
- The meeting starts at 2 pm
- The store opens at 9 am
Present Habits
- Used to express habits, routines, or things that people do regularly
- Examples of present habits include:
- I wake up at 7 am every day
- She exercises three times a week
- They study English every morning
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Learn about the simple present tense, its uses and examples, including universal truths, general facts and instantaneous actions.
