PRESENT SIMPLE TENSE (I DO)

Hello fellow students! Today we are about to discuss on the present simple tense. I hope everyone is ready with their notes and pens. Ready? So, let's begin the lesson :)

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(A) We use simple present to say that something happens all the time or repeatedly, or that something is true in general. Take a look at the examples below and study it.

• Nurses look after patients in hospitals.

• I usually go away at weekends.

• The earth goes round the sun.

• The cafe opens at 7.30 in the morning.

Remember, I work . . . but He works . . .

(B) Besides that, we also use the present simple to say how often we do things.

• I get up at 8 o’clock every morning.

• How often do you go to the dentist?

• Julie doesn’t drink tea very often.

• Robert usually goes away two or three times a year.

(C) We use do/does to make questions and negative sentences.

• I come from Canada. Where do you come from?

• I don’t go away very often.

• What does this word mean? (not What means this word?)

• Rice doesn’t grow in cold climates.

Hence in conclusion, the formula table for present simple tense are as below:

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Simple isn't it? Try your hand on the exercises within the next link to check whether you have fully understand this or not :)

Exercise 1
Exercise 2
Exercise 3
Exercise 4
Exercise 5