Simple Present Tense

What is simple present tense ??

Simple present tense is the sentence that used to express an action is repeated or usual.The action can be habit,a hobby,a daily event,a schedule event or something that often happens.

There are 2 kinds of simple present tense :

1. NOMINAL SENTENCE

(simple present tense without verb)

Formula :

(+) S + Tobe + Adj/Noun/Adv

(-) S + Tobe + not + Adj/Noun/Adv

(?) Tobe + S + Adj/Noun/Adv ?

Examples :

(+) They are tired.

(-) They are not tired.

(?) Are they tired ?

(+) I am sick.

(-) I am not sick.

(?) Am I sick ?

(+) She is a teacher.

(-) She is not a teacher.

(?) Is she a teacher ?

2. VERBAL

(simple present tense with verb)

Formula :

(+) S + V1 (s/es) + O/C

(-) S + do/does + not + V1 + O/C

(?) Do/does + S + V1 + O/C ?

There are three important note :

1. For the 3rd person singular (she,he,it),we add "s" or "es" to the main verb (only for positive tense).
2. For positive sentences,we do not normally use the auxiliary.
3. For the verb tobe,we do not use an auxiliary,even for qoestion an negative sentences.

Examples :

(+) Amir writes short story.

(-) Amir does not write short story.

(?) Does Amir write short story ?

(+) Yunita,Riana,and Novely study together.

(-) They do not study together.

(?) Do they study together ?

(+) Mola and I play tennis every afternoon.

(-) We do not play tennis every afternoon.

(?) Do we play tennis every afternoon ?

Some frequency that used in simple present tense :

- Always

- Usually

- Often

- Never

- Sometimes

- Seldom

Examples :

- I always remember you.

- They are usually here.

- We often eat in restaurant.

- I never cry.

- She sometimes forgets.

- He seldom studies.

Uses of simple present tense :

- We use the present simple for describe general truth,facts,facts and scientific laws.

Example : The earth moves round the sun.

- We use the present simple for direction.

Example : You come out of the station.

- We use the present simple for habits and routines.

Example : I watch TV every day.

- We use the present simple for things which you like or dislike.

Example : He like short stories.

- We use the present simple for permanent situation.

Example : He lives in London.

-We use the present simple for procedure.

Example : He interview boys.

- We use the present simple for perception.

Example : The food smells good.