Tense

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The Present Simple Tense

Format

Subject + Verb1 [s, es] + [object]

Example
Pun

sometimes goes shopping. is lecturer.

Ning

When

should we use the present simple tense?

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1.Facts, things that are always true

Water It

boils at 100 degrees.

rains a lot in Singapore. sky is blue.

The

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2.For situations that are (more or less) permanent

Run

lives in Maha Sarakham. works in a bank. studies computer science.

Jonh Kate

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3.Things we do regularly: habits, routines.

I I I

get up at 6:30. have a shower and eat breakfast. take a bus to school.

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Adverbs of frequency are used in present simple tense.

always often usually sometimes rarely never

0% -

100% 60% 40%

80%

20%

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Example: adverb of frequency

We

always go to school by car.

Gun

often plays table tennis in the afternoon. usually listens to Korean music. rarely do homework at school. never eats vegetable. sometimes goes to the cinema.

Lean Run Ping

Mean

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Expression to show how often do some things

once

a week a month day Tuesday

twice every fore

times a year

every

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Example: how often

Li I

drink tea every day.

go to the gym three time a week.

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4.After some conjunctions of time in the future sentence.

after when as

soon as

before until

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Example
Ill

call you when I arrive.

Well

buy a new car, as soon as we have enough money.

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Lets review. Use the present simple for:

Things

that are always or generally true situations and routines

Permanent Habits After

when, before, as soon as, with a future meaning

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