Simple Present Tense (Basic ESL)

What is the Simple Present Tense?

• A tense used to describe future actions.

• A tense used to describe habits, general truths, and repeated actions.

• A tense used to describe actions happening right now.

• A tense used to describe actions that have already happened.

How do you form the Simple Present Tense for most verbs?

• Use the base form for all subjects.

• Add 's' or 'es' for I, you, we, they.

• Use the base form for I, you, we, they, and add 's' or 'es' for he, she, it.

• Add 'ed' for all subjects.

What is the question form of 'she studies French'?

• Does she study French?

• She studies French?

• Is she studying French?

• Has she studied French?

What is the question form of 'you like pizza'?

• Do you like pizza?

• You like pizza?

• Are you liking pizza?

• Does you like pizza?

What is the Simple Present Tense form of 'to go' for he/she/it?

• go

• going

• gone

• goes

What is the Simple Present Tense form of 'to want' for they?

• wants

• want

• wanting

• wanted

What is the negative form of 'I do not like'?

• I don't like.

• I do like.

• I like not.

• I dislike.

What is the Simple Present Tense form of 'to eat' for I/you/we/they?

• eat

• eats

• eating

• eaten

How do you ask a yes/no question in the Simple Present Tense?

• Use 'Do' or 'Does' at the beginning of the question.

• Use 'Is' or 'Are' at the beginning of the question.

• Add 'Will' before the subject.

• Use 'Have' at the beginning of the question.

How do you express a habit in the Simple Present Tense?

• Use the past form of the verb, e.g., 'I played soccer every Saturday.'

• Use the base form of the verb, e.g., 'I play soccer every Saturday.'

• Use the future form of the verb, e.g., 'I will play soccer every Saturday.'

• Use the continuous form of the verb, e.g., 'I am playing soccer every Saturday.'