3RDGRADE-SIMPLEPRESENT

Third Grade

Simple present

In summary:

1. Simple present review2. Form and use3. Negative and interrogative 4. Exercises

Simple present

The simple present (also called present simple or present indefinite) is a verb tense which is used to show repetition, habit or generalization.

Simple present

We use the present simple when something is generally or always true.

People need food.

Simple present

Similarly, we need to use this tense for a situation that we think is more or less permanent.

She works in a bank.

Simple present

For habits or things that we do regularly. We often use adverbs of frequency (such as 'often', 'always' and 'sometimes') in this case, as well as expressions like 'every Sunday' or 'twice a month'.

Simple present

I play tennis every Tuesday.

Simple present

Negative and interrogative form:

We need the auxiliary verb to do. This means we have to add –es in the 3rd person singular (he, she, it) while the main verb will be used in the infinitive.

Present continuous

Negative

+ DON'T/DOESN'T + VERB + COMP

INFINITIVE

(AUX)

She doesn't practice piano

Present continuous

Interrogative

DO/DOES + + VERB + COMP + ?

INFINITIVE

Do you study French ?