What is Simple Present Tense?

The simple present tense is a way to talk about things that happen regularly or all the time. It can tell us about:

• Things that are true right now
• Habits or routines
• Universal truths (things that are always true)

How to Use Simple Present Tense

In English, we usually make simple present sentences using the following structure:

Subject + Base form of the verb

Let’s break that down:

• Subject: This is who or what we are talking about. It could be I, you, he, she, it, we or they.
• Base form of the verb: This is the verb in its most simple form. For example, play, eat, and run.

Examples of Simple Present Tense

1. I play soccer. (I am talking about something I do regularly.)

2. She likes ice cream. (This shows what she enjoys all the time.)

3. They go to school every day. (This describes a routine they have.)

4. The sun rises in the east. (This is a universal truth that is always correct.)

Important Notes

• If the subject is he, she, or it, we usually add -s to the verb. For example, He plays basketball, She eats cake.
• If the subject is I, you, we, or they, we use the base form of the verb. For example, I play basketball, We eat cake.

Practice Time!

Can you make your own sentences using the simple present tense? Try using these subjects:

• I
• My friend
• The dog
• We
• They

Remember, have fun, and think of things you do every day or things that are always true!