Simple Present Tense: Rules and Usage

What is Simple Present Tense ?

It is used to describe:

1. Habits or Routines – Actions that happen regularly.

   • Example: "She drinks coffee every morning."

2. General Truths or Facts – Things that are always true.

   • Example: "The sun rises in the east."

3. Permanent Situations – States that are generally unchanging.

   • Example: "He works at a bank."

4. Fixed Arrangements (Schedules/Timetables) – Future events based on a schedule.

   • Example: "The train leaves at 6 PM."

Structure:

• Positive: Subject + Base Verb (add -s/-es for he/she/it)

  • Example: "She plays tennis."

• Negative: Subject + do/does not + Base Verb

  • Example: "They don’t like spicy food."

• Question: Do/Does + Subject + Base Verb?

  • Example: "Does he speak Spanish?"

Key Words Often Used:

• Always, usually, often, sometimes, rarely, never

• Every day/week/month/year

• Once/twice a day

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