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I.  The Simple Present or The Present Indefinite Tense

In the simple present tense we normally use the root (first) form of the verb. But with he, she, it and other third person singular subjects, we add –s or –es to the root form of the verb.

Structure

Positive or Affirmative Sentences Sub + V1 + s or es (V1 or V3 form of verb)
Negative Sentences Sub + do not/ does not + V1
Interrogative Sentences Do/ Does + sub + V1 + ?
Interrogative-negative Sentences Do/ Does + sub + not + V1 + ?

 

Let’s understand them with examples:

Positive or Affirmative Negative Interrogative Interrogative­ negative
I play. I do not play. Do I play? Do I not play?
We play. We do not play. Do we play? Do we not play?
You play. You do not play. Do you play? Do you not play?
He/ She/ It (all other third person singular subjects) plays. He/ She/ It does not Play Does he/ she/ it play? Does he/ she/ it not play
They (all other third person plural subjects) play. They do not play. Do they play? Do they not play?

Note:
Short form of do not = don’t
Short form of doest not = doesn’t

Uses
The Simple Present Tense is used to
1. express custom or habitual actions; e.g.,
(i) The cow gives milk.
(ii) Children play in the evening.
(iii) My grandmother tells stories at bedtime.
(iv) I never tell a lie.

2. express permanent truth; e.g.,
(i) The sun rises in the east.
(ii) Stars twinkle in the sky.
(iii) Man is mortal.
(iv) Honesty is the best policy.

3. express a fact which is true at the time of speaking; e.g.,
(i) My uncle lives in London.
(ii) The Rajdhani Express stops at this station.

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1. What is the simple present tense?
Ans. The simple present tense is a verb form used to describe actions that are habitual, routine, or facts that are generally true. It is used to talk about things that happen regularly or repeatedly, or to express general truths.
2. How do we form the simple present tense?
Ans. To form the simple present tense, we use the base form of the verb (infinitive) without adding any suffixes or changes for the subject. However, for third-person singular subjects (he, she, it), we add -s or -es to the base form of the verb.
3. What are some examples of sentences in the simple present tense?
Ans. Some examples of sentences in the simple present tense are: - I eat breakfast every morning. - She walks to school. - The sun rises in the east. - They play football every Sunday.
4. When do we use the simple present tense?
Ans. We use the simple present tense in the following situations: - To talk about habits or routines - To express general truths or facts - To describe scheduled events or timetables - To give instructions or directions - To talk about thoughts, feelings, or opinions
5. Can we use adverbs with the simple present tense?
Ans. Yes, we can use adverbs with the simple present tense to add more information or describe the frequency of actions. Adverbs such as always, usually, often, sometimes, rarely, and never are commonly used with the simple present tense to indicate how often an action happens. For example, "I always brush my teeth before bed."
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