1. Simple Present Tense © 2016 albert-learning.com

2. Simple Present Tense © 2016 albert-learning.com FORM [VERB] + s/es in third person Examples: Positive Form  You speak English. Interrogative Form  Do you speak English? Negative Form  You do not speak English. The simple present tense is used to describe an action that is regular, true or normal.

3. Simple Present Tense © 2016 albert-learning.com USE 1 : Repeated Actions Use the Simple Present to express the idea that an action is repeated or usual. The action can be a habit, a hobby, a daily event, a scheduled event or something that often happens. It can also be something a person often forgets or usually does not do. Examples:  I play tennis.  She always forgets her purse.  I take the train to the office.  John sleeps eight hours every night during the week. When to Use Simple Present Tense

4. Simple Present Tense © 2016 albert-learning.com Exercise for Use 1  Reading- I do yoga everyday.(What tense is it?)  Reading- I wake at 7 o’clock every morning. (What tense is it?)  Write two sentences with Use 1 of Simple Present.  Speak about your hobbies and habits based on Use 1.

5. Simple Present Tense © 2016 albert-learning.com USE 2 : Facts or Generalizations The Simple Present can also indicate the speaker believes that a fact was true before, is true now, and will be true in the future. It is not important if the speaker is correct about the fact. It is also used to make generalizations about people or things. Examples:  Cats like milk.  Paris is in France.  Windows are made of glass.  New York is a small city. (I T IS NOT IMPORTANT THAT THIS FACT IS UNTRUE.) When to Use Simple Present Tense

6. Simple Present Tense © 2016 albert-learning.com Exercise for Use 2  Reading- London is not in France. (What tense is it?)  Reading- You can’t live without water.(What tense is it?)  Write two sentences with Use 2 of Simple Present.  Speak about some facts that you know.

7. Simple Present Tense © 2016 albert-learning.com USE 3 : Scheduled Events in the Near Future Speakers occasionally use Simple Present to talk about scheduled events in the near future. This is most commonly done when talking about public transportation, but it can be used with other scheduled events as well. Examples:  The train leaves tonight at 6 PM.  The bus does not arrive at 11 AM, it arrives at 11 PM.  When do we board the plane?  The party starts at 8 o'clock. When to Use Simple Present Tense

8. Simple Present Tense © 2016 albert-learning.com Exercise for Use 3  Reading- The flight to Paris leaves at 9am.(What tense is it?)  Reading- My birthday party starts at 6pm. (What tense is it?)  Write two sentences with Use 3 of Simple Present.  Speak about any event you have to visit.

9. Simple Present Tense © 2016 albert-learning.com USE 4 : Now (Non-Continuous Verbs) Speakers sometimes use the Simple Present to express the idea that an action is happening or is not happening now. This can only be done with Non-Continuous Verbs and certain Mixed Verbs. Examples:  I am here now.  She is not here now.  He needs help right now.  He has his passport in his hand. When to Use Simple Present Tense

10. Simple Present Tense © 2016 albert-learning.com Exercise for Use 4  Reading- The box contains food.(What tense is it?)  Reading- I need help in the kitchen. (What tense is it?)  Write two sentences with Use 4 of Simple Present.  Speak about the things you have in your house.

11. Simple Present Tense © 2016 albert-learning.com Complete the table in Simple Present Tense. Put the sentences into simple present. 1.You didn’t speak English. 2.I went to the office. 3.He liked to dance. 4.We came from India. AffirmativeNegativeInterrogative He plays badminton. A novelist doesn’t write novels. Does the Sun rise in the east? Exercise : Simple Present Tense

12. Simple Present Tense © 2016 albert-learning.com 1. Ann ________basketball very well. 2. I never ________ coffee. 3. The swimming pool _______ at 7:00 in the morning. 4. It _______ at 9:00 in the evening. 5. Bad driving ___________ many accidents. 6. My parents _________ in a very small flat. 7. My students ________ a little English. 8. I always __________ early in the morning. Exercise : Simple Present Tense

13. Simple Present Tense © 2016 albert-learning.com Exercise : Simple Present Tense  Reading- Tom works everyday. ( Identify the tense)  Reading- Taj Mahal is in India. ( Identify the tense)  Reading- What time is the party? ( Identify the tense)  Reading- Sara needs help. ( Identify the tense)  Reading- David jogs everyday. ( Identify the tense)  Reading – London is in England. ( Identify the tense)  Reading- They don’t have any money. ( Identify the tense)  Reading- At what time do you have breakfast? ( Identify the tense)  Write 4 sentences of Simple Present Tense.  Speak about any upcoming event or your daily routine.

14. © 2015 albert-learning.com Reviewed By Reviewed On Comments / Changes Made Kumar09.09.2015The word contains was spelled wrong Honey27.02.2016None