Present Simple Tense Guide PDF
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This guide provides explanations and exercises on the present simple tense in English. It covers uses, structure, and examples.
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Present Simple Tense The Present Simple tense is used to describe habits, general truths, repeated actions, or unchanging situations, emotions, and wishes. It is one of the most commonly used tenses in English. 1. When to Use the Present Simple: 1. For habits and routines: 'I drink coffee every...
Present Simple Tense The Present Simple tense is used to describe habits, general truths, repeated actions, or unchanging situations, emotions, and wishes. It is one of the most commonly used tenses in English. 1. When to Use the Present Simple: 1. For habits and routines: 'I drink coffee every morning.' 2. For facts and general truths: 'The sun rises in the east.' 3. For permanent situations: 'She lives in New York.' 4. For schedules: 'The train leaves at 8 PM.' 2. 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?' 3. Examples: Affirmative: 'They work in an office.' Negative: 'He does not eat meat.' Question: 'Do you speak Spanish?' 4. Exercises: 1. She _______ (go) to school every day. 2. We _______ (not/eat) dinner at 6 PM. 3. _______ (he/play) football on weekends? 4. The train _______ (leave) at 9 PM every night. 5. They _______ (not/work) on Sundays.
