Simple Present Tense

We use The Simple Present Tense for an action which goes on everyday or all the tense.

Formation of Simple Present Tense

The third person singular (he, she, it) is usually formed by adding -S to the root of the verb. Sometimes -ES is added. -S, -ES and IES are added in positive sentences.

a. Hamid listens to music every night.

b. He rarely watches TV.

c. She usually takes the train to work.

Uses of Simple Present Tense

1. To show a habit

We drink coffee every morning.

         

2. To express a general truth
Water boils at 100 degrees.

3. To express an action with a future time expression

I leave tomorrow.

Example Sentences

1. We buy a newspaper every Sunday.
2. He doesn't visit his father.
3. Does she lie to her mother?
4. My sister works at the theater.5. The boss gives us a lot of work to do.
6. Marry and Lucas don't play fairly.
7. Do you like to read comic books?
8. They spend a lot of money.

Simple Present Tense Exercise

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