Present Simple: Form

📖 Lesson: Present Simple: Form

Definition

The Present Simple is used for facts, repeated actions (habits), and permanent states. It is the "default" tense for general truth.

Rule / Formula

Positive: Subject + Verb (+ s/es for He/She/It)

Negative: Subject + do/does + not + Verb (Base)

Question: Do/Does + Subject + Verb (Base)?

Examples

• I *work* here. (Permanent)
• She *eats* lunch at 1pm. (Habit)
• Water *boils* at 100°C. (Fact)

Common Mistakes

• Don't forget the 's' for He/She/It! (Correct: He *plays*. Wrong: He *play*.)
• Don't use 'be' (is/are) with main verbs. (Wrong: He *is* play.)

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