Simple Present Tense
The tense indicates an action what is actually occurring in the present. In this tense verb express simple statement,universal truth and also tell about habits.We will learn about simple present tense uses and examples.
Singular Plural In the Simple present tense, when the subject is third person
I take We take singular, always add an s to the verb. But, if the subject is
You take You take third person plural, the verb does not carry an s.
He takes
She takes They take
It takes
Rule :- Subject+ First form of Verb + Object
Eg : I read good books.
Uses of Simple Present Tense:-
a) To Express Universal Truth.
1) The sun rises in the east. 2) Light travels faster than sound.
b) To Express Habitual Action.
1) She writes with her left hand. 2) They visit the temple on Thursday.
c) To Express of a Future Event which is a Part of Present Plan.
1) Sharon marries Ramesh next Sunday. 2) We leave for Pune tomorrow morning.
d) To Express Conditions-
1) If I go to school I shall become wise. 2) If she comes, I'll not play.
e) To express what actually occurring in the present plan
1) Here comes the bus! 2) There she goes!
f) To Express activities in progress, commentaries.
1) Ram gets the ball,kicks it and scores a goal. 2) He hits the ball and runs to the other side.
Few more examples.
1. I exercise daily.
2. You play cricket.
3. Two and two make four.
4. We leave for Pune tomorrow morning.
5. The train always run on time.
6. They write a letter.
7. He speaks fluent English.
8. She usually comes late.
9. Children cry for milk.
10. The stars twinkle.
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