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    Present Simple Tense

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    The document discusses the present simple tense and how it is used to express: 1) Facts or general truths 2) Habits or customs 3) Future plans involving programs or timetables 4) Telling jokes, stories, or reporting sporting events in real time It provides examples of the present simple tense and how to form positive and negative sentences. It also covers the use of time expressions, yes/no questions, and wh-questions in the present simple tense.

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    The document discusses the present simple tense and how it is used to express: 1) Facts or general truths 2) Habits or customs 3) Future plans involving programs or timetables 4) Telling jokes, stories, or reporting sporting events in real time It provides examples of the present simple tense and how to form positive and negative sentences. It also covers the use of time expressions, yes/no questions, and wh-questions in the present simple tense.

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    We use the present simple tense to express the following ideas:

    1. To state facts or general truths

    2. To express habits or customs

    3. To relate future plans (often regarding programs and timetables)

    4. To tell jokes and stories or to report sporting events in real time.

    Examples of the Present Simple

    1. The sun sets in the west.

    2. We produce lasers for cosmetic surgery.

    3. They move into their new home next week.

    4. So, I go to Mr. D and say I deserve a better mark in this class.

    5. Jones stops in mid-court and passes the ball to Schuster.

    Forming the Present Simple

    Subject verb rest of sentence

    I / You / We / They sleep late on Saturdays

    He / She / It goes to the beach every weekend

    Time Expressions in the Present Simple

    The most common time expressions in the present simple are: usually, always, never, on
    Wednesdays, every Wednesday, twice a week, once a month, in general, every other day.

    Time expressions made up of one word are placed between the subject and the verb in
    positive sentences and questions and between the auxiliary verb and main verb in negative
    sentences.
    1. I always study hard for exams.

    2. Do you usually speak to him like that?


    Time expressions made up of two or more words are placed either at the beginning or the
    end of a sentence and usually at the end of questions.

    1. Ben goes to football practice every Tuesday.

    2. In general, I believe that all people can live in peace.

    3. Do you go to the supermarket every week?

    Negative Sentences in the Present Simple Tense

    Spelling Tip

    When shortening the 3rd person (he, she, it) negative, just remove the o in not and add an
    apostrophe () does not > doesnt

    When creating negative sentences, we usually use the auxiliary verbs dont and doesnt + the
    base form of the verb.

    Note: Save the long forms (do not, and does not) for when you want to create emphasis.
    When speaking, put the stress on not.

    Subject auxiliary verb verb in base form rest of sentence

    I / You / We / They dont (do not) eat late at night

    He / She / It doesnt (does not) watch TV every day

    1. I dont like the food they serve at that restaurant.

    2. Jim doesnt work on Fridays.

    3. My friends dont usually leave so early.

    4. I do not want to go with you!


    Yes/No Questions in the Present Simple

    Punctuation Tip

    Always begin a sentence, question and wh-question with a capital letter:


    He always does good work.
    Do you like me?
    What did they bring you?

    To create a question that will be answered with a yes or no, start the question with Do or
    Does, then add a subject (the person or thing that does the action) followed by the base form
    of the verb and only then add the rest of the sentence.

    verb in base
    Auxiliary Verb subject rest of sentence
    form

    I / you / we / to the city on


    Do drive
    they Mondays

    Does he / she / it break down often

    1. Do you surf the Internet every day?

    2. Does your boss give you positive feedback?

    3. Does Jonathan always turn off the lights?

    4. Dont you ever clean your room?


    Note: In the Present Simple tense:

    1. You may add a one-word time expression, such as always, usually, or often
    between the subject and the verb.

    2. You may use a negative question with a time expression such as ever.

    Wh-Questions in the Present Simple

    Wh- questions are questions that require more information in their answers. Typical wh-
    words are what, where, when, why, who, how, how many, how much.
    To create a wh-question, start with the wh-word, then add do or does, then the subject (a
    person or thing that does the action), followed by the base form of the verb and only then add
    the rest of the sentence.

    Wh- Auxiliary Verb in Base Rest of


    Subject
    Word Verb Form Sentence

    I / you / we /
    What do want
    they

    Why does he / she / it shout at you

    1. When do you want to meet me?

    2. Why does Beth always complain so much?

    3. How much does the ticket cost?

    4. Why dont you ever go on vacation?

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