Form

Positive and negative

Question

Points to note

1. Remember to always write or pronounce the 's' for he/she/it. At this level this error should be eliminated.
2. To make questions and negatives we use 'do/does'.
3. For questions note the inversion of the subject and the auxiliary verb 'do'.

Use

The present simple has three main uses.

1. An action of habit

• Simon takes the train to work.
• I play football every Saturday
• She doesn't eat breakfast.

2. Facts

• The Moon orbits the Earth.
• Water boils at 100°C

3. States or actions that stay the same for a long time.

• They live in Oxford.
• Mary works in a bank.
• You understand?

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To study the present continuous click here.
To study the past simple click here.
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