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True or false: The simple present is used to describe actions that occurred in the past.
True or false: The simple present is used to describe actions that occurred in the past.
False (B)
True or false: The simple present is the first verb tense taught in English.
True or false: The simple present is the first verb tense taught in English.
True (A)
True or false: The simple present is used to describe actions that occur at the moment the speaker is talking.
True or false: The simple present is used to describe actions that occur at the moment the speaker is talking.
True (A)
True or false: The simple present is used to describe activities that can be scheduled.
True or false: The simple present is used to describe activities that can be scheduled.
True or false: The simple present is used to describe permanent situations that are not questionable.
True or false: The simple present is used to describe permanent situations that are not questionable.
Flashcards
Simple Present Tense Usage
Simple Present Tense Usage
Used to describe actions that are not in the past.
Simple Present: Beginner Tense?
Simple Present: Beginner Tense?
Often the first verb tense introduced when learning English.
Simple Present Actions
Simple Present Actions
Used to describe actions happening right now.
Scheduled Events with Simple Present
Scheduled Events with Simple Present
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Simple Present: Permanent Situations
Simple Present: Permanent Situations
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Study Notes
Understanding the Simple Present Tense
- The simple present is NOT used to describe actions that occurred in the past.
- The simple present is typically the FIRST verb tense taught in English.
- The simple present is NOT used to describe actions that occur at the moment the speaker is talking.
- The simple present CAN be used to describe activities that can be scheduled.
- The simple present is used to describe permanent situations that are not questionable, such as habits, routines, and universal truths.
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