Simple Present Tense

Simple Present Tense

When do we use it?

To talk about regular events (habits)

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You are about to see some time expressions. Can you tell which ones are related to one's habits or regular events?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following time expression is related to habits or regular events?

• Yesterday

• Today

• Every day

• Tomorrow

Multiple Select

Try another one! Which of the following time expression is related to habits or regular events?

• later on

• all the time

• regularly

• a while later

When do we use it?

To talk about facts and truths

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E.g. The sun rises from the East.

When do we use it?

To talk about things that are true now

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E.g. We live in Causeway Bay.

(we may move in the future)​

Open Ended

Tell me one thing about yourself!

When do we use it?

To talk about likes and dislikes

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E.g. Jerry loves cheese.

Multiple Choice

Sandy __ doing sports with friends.

• enjoy

• enjoys

Multiple Choice

Samuel __ burgers and fries.

• love

• loves

Multiple Choice

The children __ homework and exams.

• hate

• hates

Now you know the basics of the simple present!