Present Simple
Listed below are examples, uses and structure of the Present Simple followed by a quiz.
| Examples | Usage |
| Where do you work? The store opens at 9 o'clock. She lives in New York. | Permanent or long-lasting situations |
| I usually get up at 7 o'clock. She doesn't often go to the cinema. When do they usually have lunch? | Regular habits and daily routines |
| The Earth revolves around the Sun. What does 'strange' mean? Water doesn't boil at 20°. | Facts |
| I love walking around late at night during the summer. She hates flying! What do you like? I don't want to live in Texas. | Feelings |
| He doesn't agree with you. I think he is a wonderful student. What do you consider your best accomplishment? | Opinions and states of mind |
| The plane leaves at 4 p.m. When do courses begin this semester? The train doesn't arrive until 10.35. | Timetables and schedules |
| Common present time expressions include: | usually, always, often, sometimes, on Saturdays, at weekends (on weekends US English), rarely, on occasion, never, seldom |
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In the positive form add an 's' to the base form of the 3rd person singular. If the verb ends in -y preceded by a consonant, change the -y to -ies.
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Conjugate the helping verb 'do' not (don't and doesn't) the base form of the verb to make negatives.
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Conjugate the helping verb 'do' (do or does) the base form of the verb in question forms.
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