Simple Present Tense

Simple Present Tense

We use the simple present tense when an action happens continually in the present

Every day, every month, every year, etc...

Usage

• 1. For facts and regular occurrences

• 2. With frequency adverbs and time expressions

• 3. With stative (non-action) verbs

• 4. With future actions, especially those indicating schedules

Verbs in Simple Present Tense only change in the 3rd person singular

He/She/It

Spelling rule #1: We add -s to most verbs in the 3rd person singular:

Take  $\Longrightarrow$  Takes

Work  $\Longrightarrow$  Works

Spelling rule #2: We add -es for verbs ending in -ch, -s, -sh, -x and -o:

Wash  $\Longrightarrow$  Washes

Fix  $\Longrightarrow$  Fixes

Spelling rule #3: For verbs ending in -y, we drop the -y and  add -ies:

Try $\Longrightarrow$  Tries

To create the negative and question form we use the auxiliary verb "Do"

• I do not like to run./ She doesn't like to run.

• Do you like to run?/ Does she like to run?

Multiple Select

If the verb ends with -S at the end, such as "Miss" I just have to add:

• -s

• -es

• ies

Multiple Select

If the verb ends with -S at the end, such as "Miss" I just have to add:

• -s

• -es

• ies