SIMPLE PRESENT TENSE

Simple Present tense

Learning log: Talking about routines and permanent situations.

M. ED. Paola Forero Salamanca

Simple Present Tense Uses:

We use simple present tense to...

The Moon revolves around the Earth

• talk about general statements.
• describe routines or habits.
• talk about natural facts.
• describe permanent situations.
• mention schedules and timetables.

The train leaves at 5 pm.

He is a student.

She works from 8 am to 5 pm.

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Index

Other verbs

Uses

Games

Subject Personal Pronouns

Structures

Practice exercises

Rules for 3rd Singular person

Verb TO BE

Daily Routines

webgraphy

Verb TO BE negative and question forms

Video explanation

Verbs

Subject Personal Pronoun

A subject pronoun, also called subjective or subject personal pronoun, is used as substitute for proper and common nouns.

Singular

plural

• I (first person singular)

• We (first person plural)

• You (second person singular)

• You (Second person plural)

• She (female)

• They (Third person plural)

3rd singularPerson

• He (male)

• It (an object, an animal, a place, or an idea)

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VERB TO BE

I am Peter

The “to be” is a verb used to describe something or someone, to talk about names, age, feelings, nationalities, and professions, especially when talking in the present tense.

My parents are Susan and John

I am a student

SHORT FORMI'm You're He's She's It's We're You're They're

FULL FORMI am You are He is She is It is We are You are They are

My mother is a teacher

My father is a lawyer

You are in my class

They are my friends

Negative formI am not a lawyer You are not a professor He is not a doctor She is not a dentist It is not a dog We are not in class You are not good friends They are not at school

Question FormAm I a lawyer? are you a professor? Is he a doctor? Is it your pet? Are we in the same class? Are you a good student? Are they in class now?

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VERBS

A verb Is a word that expresses what someone or something does.It can be an action, motion, feeling or state.

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OTHER VERBS

Do they play together?Yes, They do.

When we use verbs different to the verb "TO BE" we need to use an auxiliary verb. It is DO or DOES.USES:

Does he work in a hostpital?Yes, he does.

• to ask questions
• to give affirmative and negative short answers.
• to make negative sentenses.

Does she play basketball?No, she doesn't.

DOESIt is used with the subject personal pronouns : He, She, It (Third singular person)

DOit is used with the subject personal pronouns : I, You, We, They

Do we watch TV?No, we don't.

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STRUCTURES

Do they work in an office?No, They don't. They work in a construction.

Do you meet at work?No, we don't. We meet at a club.

Does he play football?No, he doesn't. He works and explains his job.

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Explanations and practice

Here you will find extra explanations and some practice exercises for you to rehearse what we have studied so far.

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Pay attention to the correct form for third singular person in affirmative sentences.

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Online games

Here you will find different interactive activities to get fun and learn!!

Game 1

Game 2

Game 3

Game 4

Game 5

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Extra exercises

Get extra practice checking out the following websites:

Practice 1

Practice 2

Practice 3

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Routines

Talk about your daily routine. Answer the following questions:

• What time do you usually get up?
• Where do you work/ study?
• What activities do you do in your free time?
• When do you go to the cinema?
• How often do you play video games?

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Webgraphy

• https://dlpng.com/
• https://www.grammarbank.com/verbs-pictures.html
• www.agendaweb.org

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