Simple Present Tense
The Simple Present is a very common tense in English. You should understand it, and know it well.
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How do we use this tense?
The Simple Present is a form of the verb that shows the action takes place in the present.Here are the different usages of this tense:
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Examples of Typical Time ExpressionsRepeating actions or habits
They travel every Sunday.
He goes to school by bike.
He always loses his papers.
They usually get a lot of fish.
They go to work every day.
Facts
or things which are
true at all times
Cows eat grass.
Paris is in France.
People sleep at night.
He is a good guy.
He is a policeman.
Conditions (not
actions)
taking place at this moment
This is a big ship.
She looks dangerous.
She likes him.
He thinks that she is pretty.
They feel tired.
He has a car.
Examples of
Typical Time Expressions
always
usually
often
frequently
sometimes
rarely
never
once a _______ (minute, hour, day, week, month, year, etc)
every _______ (minute, hour, day, week, month, year, etc)
What's Next?
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If you want, you can REREAD the previous explanations and examples.
- Read and practice with these stories and exercises.
Simple Present Story 1
Hank
is a cowboy. He lives on a farm. He has a horse named Ginger. Hank
loves Ginger. He rides Ginger every day. Sometimes they walk slowly,
and sometimes they run fast. They always have a good time.
Ginger
is Hank's horse. She is light brown. Her tail and mane are dark brown.
She is three years old. She lives in the stable by the house.
Ginger
waits for Hank every morning. She enjoys their time together. Often,
Hank gives her apples. After long rides, Hank always washes and brushes
Ginger. He usually brushes her tail. Then he gives her food and fresh
water. Ginger loves Hank.
Click here to download the worksheet: Simple
Present Story 1.
See also: Simple Present vs. Present Progressive Worksheet and Answer Key
See also: Stories and Exercises to Practice the Simple Tenses
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