Mastering the Present Simple Tense

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Mastering the Present Simple Tense

What do you already know about the present simple tense?

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson you will be able to identify and use the present simple tense to describe daily actions, routines, and facts.

What is the Present Simple?

The present simple is a verb tense used to talk about habits, routines, general truths, and facts.

When Do We Use It?

I wake up at 7 am. She walks to school every day.

Habits & Routines

The sun rises in the east. Water boils at 100°C.

General Facts

How to Form the Present Simple

Use the base form for most subjects: I/You/We/They play. Add -s or -es for he/she/it: She plays, He watches.

Negative Sentences

Use "do not (don’t)" or "does not (doesn’t)": I don’t eat meat. He doesn’t like coffee.

Questions in the Present Simple

Start with Do/Does: Do you play tennis? Does she speak French?

Let’s Practise!

Write two sentences about your daily routine using the present simple. Share with a partner or the class.

Check Your Understanding

Can you explain when we use the present simple and how to form negative sentences? Give one example of a present simple question.

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