Simple Present Tense
Definition
The Simple Present tense describes habits, general truths, facts, and repeated actions. It also expresses feelings and states of being.
Formula
Subject + base verb (add -s/-es for he/she/it)
Key Rules
1. Use for habits and routines: She walks to school every day.
2. Use for general truths and facts: Water boils at 212°F.
3. Use for scheduled events: The train leaves at 8 a.m.
4. Add -s or -es to the base verb for third-person singular (he, she, it).
Signal Words / Keywords
always, usually, often, sometimes, rarely, never, every day/week/year, on Mondays
10 Example Sentences
1. I drink coffee every morning.
2. She works at a hospital.
3. They play soccer on weekends.
4. He doesn’t like spicy food.
5. Do you speak Spanish?
6. The sun rises in the east.
7. We take the bus to school.
8. My dog barks at strangers.
9. She always finishes her homework on time.
10. It rains a lot in Seattle.
Dialogues
Dialogue 1 – Daily Routine
Anna: What time do you usually wake up?
Jake: I wake up at 6 a.m. every day. I run for thirty minutes, then I eat breakfast.
Anna: Wow! Do you exercise every morning?
Jake: Yes, I do. It helps me feel energized. My wife also goes to the gym on Tuesdays.
Dialogue 2 – General Facts
Teacher: Does anyone know how fast light travels?
Student: Light travels at about 186,000 miles per second.
Teacher: Excellent! And what do plants need to survive?
Student: They need sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide. They make their own food through photosynthesis.
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