What is the Simple Present Tense?

The simple present tense is a way to talk about things that happen regularly or facts that are always true. For example, when we say something we do every day or something that is always real, we use the simple present tense.

When Do We Use the Simple Present Tense?

• Daily Activities: We use it to talk about things we do every day. For example, "I brush my teeth" or "She goes to school."
• Facts or Truths: We use it for things that are always true, like "The sun rises in the east" or "Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius."
• Scheduled Events: We can use it for things that are on a schedule, like "The train leaves at 6 PM."

How Do We Form the Simple Present Tense?

For most verbs, we use the base form of the verb:

• I/You/We/They: Use the base form (e.g., play, eat, read).
• He/She/It: Add -s or -es to the base form (e.g., plays, eats, reads).

Examples:

• I play soccer.
• He plays soccer.
• She eats an apple.
• They read books.

Negative and Question Forms

To make negative sentences and questions in the simple present tense, we use:

• Negative: Add do not or does not. (e.g., "I do not like broccoli" or "She does not play piano.")
• Question: Start with do or does (e.g., "Do you like pizza?" or "Does he go to the park?")

Practice Time!

Try to make your own sentences using the simple present tense. Here are a few prompts:

• What do you do every day?
• What food do you like?
• What does your friend do on weekends?

Remember, using the simple present tense is a great way to talk about what you do every day or things that are true. Just have fun learning and practicing!