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This ESL EFL free worksheet is about the simple present tense. Students read, listen and answer. There is a vocabulary activity. The worksheet has an answer key.
Using the Simple Present Tense: Overview
The simple present tense is one of the fundamental aspects of English grammar, indicating actions that happen regularly, facts, habits, or general truths. Let’s delve into its various aspects:
| Aspect | Example | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Affirmative Sentences | I play tennis. | Used to express actions, habits, or routines in the present. The verb remains in its base form (play). |
| Negative Sentences | She does not like coffee. | Formed by adding “do not” (don’t) or “does not” (doesn’t) before the base form of the verb. Indicates actions that do not happen or are not true in the present. |
| Yes/No Questions | Do you speak English? | Begin with auxiliary verb “do” or “does” followed by the subject and the base form of the main verb. Used to inquire about actions or habits in the present. |
| Wh- Questions | Where does he work? | Similar to yes/no questions but start with interrogative words (who, what, where, when, why, how). |
| Short Answers | Yes, I do. / No, he doesn’t. | Responses to yes/no questions, affirming or negating the action or habit indicated in the question. |
| Third-Person Singular | He reads books. | When the subject is third-person singular (he, she, it), “s” or “es” is added to the base form of the verb. |
| Habitual Actions | She exercises every morning. | Used to describe actions or habits that occur regularly, emphasizing their habitual nature. |
| Facts and General Truths | The sun rises in the east. | Expresses facts, truths, or scientific laws. The simple present tense is used to convey timeless information. |
Example Sentences:
- Affirmative: She reads books every day.
- Negative: They don’t like spicy food.
- Yes/No Question: Do you speak French?
- Wh- Question: Where does he live?
- Short Answer: Yes, she does.
- Third-Person Singular: He plays the piano.
- Habitual Action: She walks to work.
- Fact: The Earth revolves around the sun.
When to Use:
- Use the simple present tense for routine actions, general truths, habitual activities, and facts.
- Pay attention to subject-verb agreement, especially with third-person singular subjects.
- Form negative and question sentences using auxiliary verbs “do” and “does”.
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