simple present tense

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simple present tense

The simple present tense is a verb tense used to describe:

  1. Habits and routines:

    • Example: She goes to school every day.

  2. General truths or facts:

    • Example: The sun rises in the east.

  3. Scheduled events (especially in the near future):

    • Example: The train leaves at 6 PM.

  4. States or conditions (non-changing situations):

    • Example: He likes pizza.

Structure:

  • Affirmative:
    Subject + base verb (add -s/-es for he/she/it)

    • Example: He plays football.

  • Negative:
    Subject + do/does not + base verb

    • Example: They do not like spicy food.

  • Question:
    Do/Does + subject + base verb?

    • Example: Does she work here?