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    The document discusses the present simple tense, also known as the simple present. It is used to show repetition, habit, or generalization. Less commonly, it can refer to scheduled future actions or actions happening now. The simple present uses the base verb form for statements and questions are formed with "do" or "does." It is used to describe repeated actions, facts, scheduled near future events, and sometimes actions occurring now with non-continuous verbs. Adverbs are typically placed before the main verb.

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    The document discusses the present simple tense, also known as the simple present. It is used to show repetition, habit, or generalization. Less commonly, it can refer to scheduled future actions or actions happening now. The simple present uses the base verb form for statements and questions are formed with "do" or "does." It is used to describe repeated actions, facts, scheduled near future events, and sometimes actions occurring now with non-continuous verbs. Adverbs are typically placed before the main verb.

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    The document discusses the present simple tense, also known as the simple present. It is used to show repetition, habit, or generalization. Less commonly, it can refer to scheduled future actions or actions happening now. The simple present uses the base verb form for statements and questions are formed with "do" or "does." It is used to describe repeated actions, facts, scheduled near future events, and sometimes actions occurring now with non-continuous verbs. Adverbs are typically placed before the main verb.

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    Present Simple

    The Present Simple or Simple Present is a verb tense which is used to show
    repetition, habit or generalization. Less commonly, the simple present can be used to
    talk about scheduled actions in the near future and, in some cases, actions
    happening now.

    Simple Present Forms


    The simple present is just the base form of the verb. Questions are made with do and
    negative forms are made with do not.

     Statement: You speak English.
     Question: Do you speak English?
     Negative: You do not speak English.

    In the third person singular, -s or -es is added. Questions are made with does and


    negative forms are made with does not.

     Statement: He speaks English.
     Question: Does he speak English?
     Negative: He does not speak English.

    Simple Present Use


    USE 1 Repeated Actions

    Use the simple present to express the idea that an action is repeated or usual. The
    action can be a habit, a hobby, a daily event, a scheduled event or something that
    often happens. It can also be something a person often forgets or usually does not
    do.

    Examples:

     I play tennis.
     She does not play tennis.
     Does he play tennis?
     The train leaves every morning at 8 AM.
     The train does not leave at 9 AM.
     When does the train usually leave?
     She always forgets her purse.
     He never forgets his wallet.
     Every twelve months, the Earth circles the Sun.
     Does the Sun circle the Earth?

    USE 2 Facts or Generalizations

    The simple present can also indicate the speaker believes that a fact was true
    before, is true now, and will be true in the future. It is not important if the speaker is
    correct about the fact. It is also used to make generalizations about people or things.

    Examples:

     Cats like milk.
     Birds do not like milk.
     Do pigs like milk?
     California is in America.
     California is not in the United Kingdom.
     Windows are made of glass.
     Windows are not made of wood.
     New York is a small city. It is not important that this fact is untrue.

    USE 3 Scheduled Events in the Near Future

    Speakers occasionally use simple present to talk about scheduled events in the near
    future. This is most commonly done when talking about public transportation, but it
    can be used with other scheduled events as well.

    Examples:

     The train leaves tonight at 6 PM.


     The bus does not arrive at 11 AM, it arrives at 11 PM.
     When do we board the plane?
     The party starts at 8 o'clock.
     When does class begin tomorrow?
    USE 4 Now (Non-Continuous Verbs)

    Speakers sometimes use the simple present to express the idea that an action is
    happening or is not happening now. This can only be done with non-continuous
    verbs and certain mixed verbs.

    Examples:

     I am here now.
     She is not here now.
     He needs help right now.
     He does not need help now.
     He has his passport in his hand.
     Do you have your passport with you?

    Simple Present Tips


    ADVERB PLACEMENT

    The examples below show the placement for grammar adverbs such
    as always, only, never, ever, still, just, etc.

    Examples:

     You only speak English.
     Do you only speak English?

    ACTIVE / PASSIVE

    Examples:

     Once a week, Tom cleans the car. Active


     Once a week, the car is cleaned by Tom. Passive

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