Mastering the Present Simple Tense

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• Primary Education
• Age 9

The Present Simple Tense

Daily routine and facts

Learning Objectives

At the end of the lesson you will understand the basic rules and structure of the Present Simple tense, identify when and why it is used, recognise time expressions, and form correct sentences.

What do you already know about the Present Simple tense?

What is Present Simple?

Present Simple is used for habitual actions, general truths, and fixed arrangements. It describes actions that are repeated or regular.

Positive Sentence Structure

Subject + Base verb (e.g., I walk, She reads). Add 's' or 'es' for he/she/it. Example: He plays football.

Negative Sentence Structure

Subject + do/does not + Base verb (e.g., I do not walk, She does not read). Example: She does not like coffee.

Question Sentence Structure

Do/Does + Subject + Base verb? (e.g., Do you walk?, Does she read?). Example: Does he play football?

Time Expressions

Common expressions: always, often, sometimes, never, every day. Example: She always drinks tea in the morning.

When to Use Present Simple

Use for routines, facts, habits, instructions, and schedules. Example: The train leaves at 5 PM.

Interactive Activity

Create sentences using prompts: 'He/She + (verb)', 'Do/Does + (subject) + (verb)?', 'I/You/We + (verb)'.

Common Mistakes

Avoid: Missing 's' for he/she/it, using 'don't/doesn't' incorrectly. Example: She don't like pizza (incorrect).

Wrap-Up and Practice

Write a short paragraph about your daily routine using Present Simple. Share with a partner.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.