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    1.

    Use of Simple Present

     Habits and Routines: Actions that happen regularly.

    I brush my teeth twice a day.

     General Truths and Facts: Things that are always true.

    The sun rises in the east.

     Fixed Arrangements: Scheduled events.

    The train leaves at 6 PM.

    2. Forming the Simple Present

    A. Affirmative Sentences

    Subject + base form of the verb (+ "s" or "es" for the third person singular)

    Examples:

    I walk to school.

    She walks to school. (Note the "s" added to the verb "walk")

    B. Negative Sentences

    Structure: Subject + do/does (for third person singular) + not + base form of the verb

    Examples:

    - I do not (don't) like broccoli.

    - He does not (doesn't) like broccoli.

    C. Interrogative Sentences

    Structure: Do/does + subject + base form of the verb?

    Examples:

    - Do you speak English?

    - Does she speak English?


    3. Spelling Rules for the Third Person Singular

     Regular Verbs: Add "s" to the base form.

    E.g., He/she/it runs.

     Verbs ending in -sh, -ch, -ss, -x, or -o: Add "es".

    E.g., He/she/it watches, goes.

     Verbs ending in a consonant + y: Change the "y" to "i" and add "es".

    E.g., He/she/it flies (from fly).

     Verbs ending in a vowel + y: Simply add "s".

    E.g., He/she/it plays.

    4. Key words commonly used

     Adverbs of frequency: always, usually, often, sometimes, rarely, never.

    She always arrives on time.

     Every: every day, every week, every month.

    We go to the gym every Monday.

     Other expressions: on Mondays, in the morning, at night.

    5. Specificities and Exceptions

     Verbs that are non-action (stative verbs): Often not used in continuous tenses.

    E.g., like, know, need, want.

    I need help. (Correct)

    I am needing help. (Incorrect)

     Irregular Verbs: While the simple present doesn’t concern irregularities in conjugation
    like other tenses, some verbs do have unique forms or uses.

    - Be: am, is, are.

    - I am happy.

    - She/He/It is happy.
    - They are happy.

    Remember:

    Practice and exposure are key to mastering the Simple Present tense. Keep practicing by creating
    sentences and soon it will become second nature to you!
    Part 1: Simple Present Practice Exercise

    Instructions:

    1. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.

    2. Rewrite the sentences in their negative and interrogative forms.

    Part 1: Fill in the Blanks

    1. She ___ (to eat) breakfast at 7 AM every day.

    2. We ___ (to go) to the park on Sundays.

    3. He ___ (to like) to read books before bed.

    4. The cat ___ (to play) with the ball of yarn.

    5. They ___ (to watch) TV after dinner.

    Part 2: Rewrite in Negative and Interrogative Forms

    1. She eats breakfast at 7 AM every day.

    - Negative: She __________ breakfast at 7 AM every day.

    - Interrogative: __________ she __________ breakfast at 7 AM every day?

    2. We go to the park on Sundays.

    - Negative: We __________ to the park on Sundays.

    - Interrogative: __________ we __________ to the park on Sundays?

    3. He likes to read books before bed.

    - Negative: He __________ to read books before bed.

    - Interrogative: __________ he __________ to read books before bed?

    4. The cat plays with the ball of yarn.

    - Negative: The cat __________ with the ball of yarn.


    - Interrogative: __________ the cat __________ with the ball of yarn?

    5. They watch TV after dinner.

    - Negative: They __________ TV after dinner.

    - Interrogative: __________ they __________ TV after dinner?

    Part 3: Create Your Own Sentences

    1. Write three affirmative sentences using the Simple Present tense.

    2. Convert those sentences into their negative and interrogative forms.

    Example:

    - Affirmative: She likes pasta.

    - Negative: She does not like pasta.

    - Interrogative: Does she like pasta?

    This exercise will help you practice forming sentences in different contexts, improving your
    grasp of the Simple Present tense. Enjoy practicing! 😊

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