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The present simple tense is used to describe habitual actions, general truths, and routines, or to express fixed events in the future. It is formed using the base form of the verb (e.g., "I eat," "She works") for most subjects, except for third-person singular (he, she, it), where an "-s" is added to the verb (e.g., "He eats," "She works").

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The Present Simple is one of the basic tenses in English. We use it to describe events that are regular or routine, as well as to describe actions that are currently occurring. It's not complicated to make sentences in Present Simple and don't worry, we will explain all the necessary grammar rules and tell you all about the Present Simple!

The Present Simple tense is usually the first verb tense that we learn in English. It refers to the present and forms the foundation for everyday communication. If you're preparing for a test on the Present Simple or you simply want to refresh your knowledge, you've come to the right place. Today, we will discuss this tense step-by-step, and at the end, we'll give you a chance to test your knowledge with a simple quiz. So, shall we start? Let's find out how to use the Present Simple tense!

What is the Present Simple?

The Present Simple tense in English is a verb tense used to express actions that are habitual or generally true. It's often used for daily routines, facts, and feelings or states of being. The structure of the sentence typically includes the subject followed by the base form of the verb, with an 's' added in the third-person singular. For example, "I play soccer" or "He plays soccer".

The simple present is the most commonly used verb form in English, accounting for more than half of verbs in spoken English

When do we use the Simple Present tense?

1. We use it to articulate our current state or conditions, for example, when indicating where we reside, as in "I live in London."

2. It's employed to express habitual actions or routines that occur on a regular basis. For instance, "I drink coffee every morning." We typically accompany these statements with adverbs of frequency such as: always, usually, often, sometimes, rarely, hardly ever, and never, to emphasize the regularity of the action.

3. The Simple Present tense is used to state universally accepted truths or facts, like "The sun rises in the east."

4. This tense is also used to describe scheduled or planned future events that occur according to a timetable or routine, as in "The train leaves at 5 pm tomorrow."

5. Finally, the Simple Present tense is used to describe feelings, emotions, or states of being at the current moment, for example, "I feel happy today."

The verb "to be" in Present Simple

In the Present Simple tense, the verb "to be" behaves a bit differently from other verbs, as it has distinct forms for each personal pronoun. Let's explore how to use "to be" in the Present Simple tense.

I am

You are

He/She/It is

We are

You are

They are

Adverbs of frequency - How to express the frequency of actions

Adverbs of frequency provide information about the regularity of an action or event. They are often used in conjunction with the Present Simple tense to express how frequently something occurs.

Always - signifies that action happens 100% of the time, such as "I always eat breakfast at 7 am."

Usually - indicates that the action happens most of the time, around 80-90%, as in "I usually go to the gym after work."

Often - is used when an action happens approximately 70-80% of the time, like "I often read before going to bed."

Sometimes - indicating a 50% occurrence, could be used as in "I sometimes skip lunch when I'm too busy."

Rarely and seldom - are used when the occurrence is around 10-20%, such as "I rarely watch TV."

Never - denotes 0% occurrence, meaning the action does not happen at all, for example, "I never smoke."

Note that these adverbs typically go before the main verb, but after the auxiliary verbs and the verb "to be."

Affirmative sentences in Present Simple

The simplest affirmative sentences in the Present Simple are formed according to the following pattern:

Subject (e.g., I) + verb (e.g., like) + object (e.g., animals) = I like animals.

The only difficulty arises in the third-person singular, when we must add the ending "s" to the verb. Check the graphic below for details.

3rd person singular in Present Simple

In Present Simple tense, when dealing with third-person singular subjects (he, she, it), we typically append an -s or -es to the base form of the verb. However, for all other subjects, the verb remains in its base form without any added endings.

Present Simple examples: Short sentences for each subject

I play football every Saturday.

You study English every day.

He works in a bank.

She watches TV in the evening.

It rains a lot in this region.

We live in a big city.

You (plural) speak Spanish fluently.

They eat breakfast at 8 am.

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Present Simple examples: Short sentences for each subject

I play football every Saturday.

You study English every day.

He works in a bank.

She watches TV in the evening.

It rains a lot in this region.

We live in a big city.

You (plural) speak Spanish fluently.

They eat breakfast at 8 am.

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Which sentence correctly uses the Present Simple tense?

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Бүгінгі сабақ ұнадыма?

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Кейбір жерлерін түсінген жоқпын

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Ия ұнады, бәрі түсінікті

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5/10 десемде болады