Present simple past
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This document provides information about the simple present tense in English. It discusses: 1. Uses of the simple present tense including for habitual or repeated actions, facts, and actions of long duration. 2. Using frequency adverbs like always, never, usually with the simple present tense. 3. Forming the third person singular with verbs by adding -s or -es. 4. Examples of verbs in the simple present tense, both positive and negative forms. 5. Reminders that the simple present tense is used for general truths, habitual actions often with a frequency adverb, and opinions.
Present simple past
- 1. Simple Present Tense Miss María Ruth Castillo Ubillús
- 2. This one is a verbal time that is in use for expressing permanent actions or that they take place in the present with a certain frequency, that is to say, every day, every morning, etc.
- 3. Uses: 1.It is in the habit of using by the following adverbs of time (arranged according to his frequency): always, every day, usually, often, sometimes, rarely, barely, hardly ever, never. I have my lunch every day at school. I eat a lot. 2. It is in use for speaking of actions of long duration, scientific facts or generalities. Elephants live in Africa and India.
- 4. Excepcion: When we use the verb “to be”, this one always goes in front of the adverb. Example: I never go I am always happy
- 5. 3rd. person singular (He, She, It) 1. In general, the third person singular is formed by adding an “s” to the base form: come comes celebrate celebrates 2. Verbs ending in ss, sh, ch, o, x add “es” to the third person singular: watch watches go goes fix fixes wash washes 3. Verbs ending in consonant + y, changes the y to i and add “es” study studies cry cries fly flies
- 9. Examples: Paul practices Physics. He doesn’t studies mathematics. Does he play or study in the school?
- 10. Does Claudio play soccer? Yes, he does. No, he doesn’t.
- 11. Do they swim in the pool? Yes, they do. No, they don’t.
- 12. Choose the correct form “s” crosses cross crose needes need needs flies fly flys finishes finish finishs
- 13. Don’t forget! 1. Facts whichs are always true – general truths, e.g., facts in sciencs and geographical descriptions. Water freezes at 0 degrees.
- 14. Don’t forget! 2. Actions that happen regularly (habitual actions) A frequency adverb is often used. They usually sing together.
- 15. Don’t forget! 3. Opinions, likes and feelings. She likes making snowmen.
- 16. The Present Simple Tense Time expresions: Frequency adverbs: always, often, generally, usually, normally, sometimes, never, etc. He normally cooks pasta. Others time expresions: every day, every month, every year, on sundays, at the weekends, etc. Musicians sometimes work on sundays.
- 17. That’s all… Thank you.