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Simple Present Tense

Simple present tense indicates that an action takes place in present.
This tense is used to make general statements and habitual actions.

G It also states a fact that never changes.

Read the following examples:

1. I am a student.

2. The Sun rises in the east.

G It is also used to talk about something which is true in the present time but

may change later.
Read the following examples:

1. The baby cries loudly.

2. Her clothes are clean.

G It is also used to talk about routines or habits.
Read the following examples:

1. We go to school everyday.

2. He eats breakfast at 8:00 a.m. daily.

In simple present tense, we take the root form of the verb. But sometimes we add
-s or -es at the end of the verb.

G We use the root form of the verb with I, we, you, they and all plural subjects.

Read the following examples:

1. Sumit and Rahul play badminton on Sundays.

2. I brush my teeth.

G We add or -s -es to the root form of the verb with he, she, it and all singular
subjects.
Read the following examples:

1. Ishu obeys her parents.
2. He brushes his teeth.

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