Simple Present Tense

Simple Present Tense

What is Simple Present Tense?

Simple Present Tense is a form of time that explain about an event that happens regularly (habit), fact, and general truth.

When do we use Simple Present Tense?

• Tell about general truth

• Fact

• Regular Habit

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Adverb of Time

Simple Present Tense also can be added by adverb of time such as today, right now, this time, etc.

Adverb of Frequency

Beside using adverb of time, Simple Present Tense also using adverb of frequency to show how often you do something or event happen, such as always, often, seldom, sometimes, rare, never, etc.

There are two kinds of Simple Present Tense..

• Verbal (Using Verb)

• Nominal (Using Adjective, Noun, or Adverb)

Verbal formula:

(+) Subject + Verb 1 + s/es (for subject he, she, it) + Object (noun/adverb/adjective) 

(-) Subject + do/does + not + Verb 1 + Object

(?) Do/does + Subject + Verb 1 + Object + ?

PS:

Using do for subject I, you, we, they

Using does for subject he, she, it

Example for Verbal form

• I always go to school at 6 A.M everyday

• Rena goes to school everyday

• Gita does not go to school everyday

Nominal Formula

(+) Subject + to be (is, am, are) + object (noun, adverb, adjective)

(-) Subject + to be + not + object  

(?) To be + subject + object + ?

PS:

I -> am

You, we, they -> are

He, she, it -> is

Example for Nominal form

• You are diligent student

• Ridha is not a diligent student

• I am a student