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Present Simple Tense

The simple present tense is formed by adding '-s' for regular verbs in the third person singular, while irregular verbs have unique forms. It is used for habitual actions, general truths, permanent situations, scheduled events, and narration. The negative and interrogative forms are created using the auxiliary verb 'do', and common time expressions include 'always', 'usually', and 'every day'.

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Present Simple Tense

The simple present tense is formed by adding '-s' for regular verbs in the third person singular, while irregular verbs have unique forms. It is used for habitual actions, general truths, permanent situations, scheduled events, and narration. The negative and interrogative forms are created using the auxiliary verb 'do', and common time expressions include 'always', 'usually', and 'every day'.

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SIMPLE PRESENT TENSE

Form:The present simple tense is formed differently for regular and irregular
verbs.

1. Regular Verbs:
- For most verbs, you simply add "-s" to the base form of the verb in the
third person singular (he, she, it).
- Examples:
- I play tennis.
- She plays the piano.

2. Irregular Verbs:
- Irregular verbs have unique forms in the present simple tense, and they
don't follow the regular pattern.
- Examples:
- I go to school every day.
- They have a dog.

Usage:
The present simple tense is used in the following situations:

1. Habitual Actions:
- Expressing actions that are repeated regularly.
- Example: I always brush my teeth before going to bed.

2. General Facts or Truths:


- Stating facts or truths that are always true.
- Example: The Earth revolves around the sun.
3. Permanent Situations:
- Describing permanent or long-lasting situations.
- Example: She lives in Paris.

4. Scheduled Events:
- Referring to future events that are part of a schedule or timetable.
- Example: The train departs at 9 AM tomorrow.

5. Narration:
- Used in literature, storytelling, or reporting events.
- Example: The story takes place in a small village.

Negative Form:
To create the negative form of the present simple tense, use the auxiliary verb
"do" (do not/doesn't) and the base form of the main verb.

- Examples:
- I do not (don't) like coffee.
- He doesn't play video games.

Interrogative Form:
To form questions in the present simple tense, use the auxiliary verb "do"
(do/does) before the subject, followed by the base form of the main verb.
- Examples:
- Do you like pizza?
- Does she speak French?

Time Expressions:
Commonly used time expressions with the present simple tense include:
- always, usually, often, sometimes, rarely, never
- every day, every week, every month, etc.
- on Mondays, in the morning, at night, etc.

Examples:
1. I study English every day.
2. The sun rises in the east.
3. She doesn't eat meat.
4. Do you like ice cream?

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