Present Simple Tense

Present Simple Tense

PRESENT SIMPLE TENSE

To form present simple tense, take an unchanged infinitive of the verb for all person pronouns, except the third person pronouns.

Add -s ending to the simple verb for the third-person singular pronouns. (Infinitive verb is a verb that describes an action or state of being in the simple present tense)

Example of Simple Tense Forms

I + verb

You + verb. Example: I drink a lot of juice.

We + verb. Example: You drink a lot of juice.

They + verb Example: They drink a lot of juice.

He/ She/ It + verb+ s

Example: He drinks a lot of fruit juice.

She drinks a lot of fruit juice.

It drinks a lot of fruit juice.

Continuation of Simple Tense Forms

However, in some cases, we need to add -es for he/she/it.

This happens when a verb has one of the listed endings: -ss, -ch, -sh, -s, -z, -x

Examples: She teaches children how to sing.

It hisses at the bees.

He pushes the heavy boxes.

Present Tense Forms Continued

Present Simple Tenses are basically used to describe the following things:

Facts and general truths.

Example: The sky is above.

Habits and repeated actions.

Example: I usually eat at 3:00 pm

Permanent situations.

He is the plumber who repairs our taps.