Understanding Present Simple Tense

What is the present simple tense?

• The present simple tense is used for actions that will happen in the future.

• The present simple tense is a verb tense used to express actions that are habitual, general truths, or states of being.

• The present simple tense describes actions that are currently happening.

• The present simple tense is a form of past tense used for completed actions.

How do you form the present simple for regular verbs?

• For regular verbs, use the base form; add 's' or 'es' for third person singular.

• Use the past form for all subjects.

• Only use the base form for plural subjects.

• Add 'ing' for all persons.

What is the present simple form of 'to be'?

• be

• am, is, are

• were

• was

Give an example of a sentence in the present simple.

• I am reading books now.

• They read books yesterday.

• He will read books tomorrow.

• She reads books every evening.

How do you make a negative sentence in the present simple?

• Replace the verb with 'isn't' or 'aren't'.

• Use 'do not' or 'does not' before the base verb.

• Add 'never' before the verb.

• Use 'not' after the subject.

What do you add to the base form of a verb for he, she, or it?

• Add 'ing'

• Add 'ed'

• Add 'ly'

• Add 's' or 'es'.

When do we use the present simple tense?

• For ongoing actions happening right now

• For actions that happened in the past

• For predictions about the future

• We use the present simple tense for habitual actions, general truths, scheduled events, and feelings.

What is the question form of the present simple?

• Subject + have + past participle?

• Subject + will + base form of the verb?

• Do/Does + subject + base form of the verb?

• Is + subject + verb + ing?