Simple Present Tense

Simple Present Tense

We use this tense for stating a general truth or fact, habitual actions and scheduled activities. It implies that the condition of the things described will not be affected or changed by the time. A simple present is indicated by the use of VERB 1 or base verb. See these examples:

1. I follow a flag ceremony every Monday morning
2. She always comes to school on time
3. They have a general check up regularly

The three examples above explain a scheduled activity. While the three examples below describe general truth or facts:

1. This world is round
2. Ice is cold
3. The sun is hot

What about habitual actions? This kind of action is characterized by the way they occur. If something has become a habit, it is done spontaneously without taking a significant consideration. These are the examples:

1. She gets up every 4.30 in the morning
2. He eats very fast
3. He wets his pants every time he sleeps

Practices:

A: Put in the present form of the verb in brackets.
1.   I _______________ (try) to read my book everyday
2.   I _______________ (not/use) the computer for a long time
3.   Sue _______________ (teach) her 1essons today.
4.   I _______________ (build)a hotel once a month.It is my work.
5.   He____________ (help) someone
6.   Jack, you are very careless. You _______________ (always/forget) to do your        homework!
7.   Every year things (to be) more expensive
8.   I _______________ (clean) my shoes every time I get home
9.   It (to be) always hot in Africa
10. The neighbours are so noisy! They _______________ (always/argue) 1oudly