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PRESENT SIMPLE TENSE

THE PRESENT SIMPLE TENSE: AFFIRMATIVE STATEMENTS
SUBJECT PRONOUM VERB
I / You / We / They eat meat.
He / She / It drinks orange juice.

THE PRESENT SIMPLE TENSE: NEGATIVE STATEMENTS
SUBJECT PRONOUM DO NOT VERB CONTRACTIONS
I / You / We / They Do (not) eat meat. Don't
He / She / It Does (not) drink orange juice. Doesn't

SPELLING RULES FOR THIRD PERSON SINGULAR (HE, SHE, IT)
In most cases, add "s" to the base form of the verb: Eat → Eats
If the base form ends in "s", "sh", "ch", "x", or "z", add "es": Teach → Teaches
If the base form ends in consonant + "y", change the "y" to "i" and add "es": Study → StudieS
If the base form ends in consonant + "o", add "es": Go → Goes Do → Does
The verb have is irregular: Have → Has

The present simple tense is used to describe habitual actions, general truths, and regular occurrences. It is one of the most commonly used tenses in English and is characterized by its simplicity. The present simple tense is formed by using the base form of the verb for most subjects, with the addition of an "-s" or "-es" for the third person singular (he, she, it).

Useful Expressions

  1. I/You/We/They + base verb - Used with the pronouns "I", "you", "we," and "they".

    • Example: I work from home.
  2. He/She/It + base verb + -s - Used with the pronouns "he", "she" and "it".

    • Example: She works from home.
  3. Every day/Week/Month - Used to describe how often an action occurs.

    • Example: I go to the gym every day.
  4. Usually/Often/Rarely/Never - Used to describe the frequency of an action.

    • Example: He usually eats breakfast at 7 AM.
  5. Always/Sometimes - Used to indicate regularity of an action.

    • Example: We sometimes go to the park.

Sentences

  1. I read the newspaper every morning.
  2. She speaks three languages.
  3. They work in an office downtown.
  4. He drives to work every day.
  5. We study English twice a week.
  6. The store opens at 9 AM.
  7. The sun rises in the east.
  8. It rains often in this city.

Questions and Answers

Q: How do you ask about someone's daily routine?
A: Use "What do you do every day?" For example, "What do you do every day?"

Q: How do you ask about what someone does regularly?
A: Use "What does she do?" For example, "What does she do on weekends?"

Q: How do you form a question with "they" using the present simple tense?
A: Use "Do they" followed by the base verb. For example, "Do they play tennis?"

Q: What is a common response to "Does he work here?"
A: "Yes, he works here." or "No, he does not work here."

Q: How do you respond to "What time does the train leave?"
A: "The train leaves at 6 PM."

Q: How do you ask about someone's frequency of an action?
A: Use "How often do you" followed by the base verb. For example, "How often do you travel?"

Conversation

A: Hi John, do you work from home?

B: Yes, I work from home most days. What about you?

A: I work in an office downtown. Do you usually work late?

B: No, I usually finish work by 5 PM. Do you go to the gym regularly?

A: Yes, I go to the gym three times a week. How often do you have meetings?

B: I have meetings once a week. The rest of the time, I focus on projects.

A: Sounds like a balanced schedule. Do you ever work on weekends?

B: Rarely, only if there's a deadline. The company expects us to be available if needed.

A: That makes sense. Do you enjoy working from home?

B: Yes, I do. It gives me more flexibility.

A: I can see that. Well, have a great day!

B: You too!

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