Simple Present Tense: Superpower of Everyday Actions!
What is the Simple Present Tense?
It’s the tense we use when we talk about things that:
• Happen all the time (habits)
• Are always true (facts)
• Are in a timetable or schedule
When Do We Use It?
Habitual Actions "I brush my teeth twice a day!"
General Truths "The sun rises in the east."
Scheduled Events "The bus arrives at 7 o'clock."
Signal Words to Spot It
Look out for these clues!
• Always
• Usually
• Often
• Sometimes
• Never
• Every day/week/month
How to Build Sentences
1️⃣ Positive Sentences
I/We/You/They + base verb
"They play football."
He/She/It + base verb + s
"She plays football."
2️⃣ Negative Sentences
I/We/You/They + don’t + base verb
"They don’t play football."
He/She/It + doesn’t + base verb
"She doesn’t play football."
3️⃣ Questions – Let’s Get Curious!
We use Do or Does to ask questions in the simple present tense.
And if we want more info, we can add question words like:
What, Where, When, Why, Who, How
Basic Yes/No Questions
Do + I/We/You/They + base verb?
"Do they play football?"
Does + He/She/It + base verb?
"Does she play football?"
Questions with Question Words
What + do/does + subject + base verb?
"What do you eat for lunch?"
Where + do/does + subject + base verb?
"Where does he live?"
When + do/does + subject + base verb?
"When do they go to school?"
Why + do/does + subject + base verb?
"Why does she cry?"
How + do/does + subject + base verb?
"How do you spell that word?"
Quick Recap Chart
Subject Positive Negative Question
I/We/You/They play do not (don’t) play Do they play? What do they play?
He/She/It plays does not (doesn’t) play Does she play? What does she play?
Fun Practice Time!
Challenge 1️: Happy Sentences!
Write 3 positive sentences using the simple present tense.
(Example: I eat cereal every morning.)
1. ___________________________________________________________________________
2. ___________________________________________________________________________
3. ___________________________________________________________________________
Challenge 2️: Not Happening!
Write 3 negative sentences using the simple present tense.
(Example: He doesn’t watch TV.)
1. ___________________________________________________________________________
2. ___________________________________________________________________________
3. ___________________________________________________________________________
Challenge 3️: Ask Away!
Write 3 questions using the simple present tense.
(Example: Do you like pizza?)
1. ___________________________________________________________________________
2. ___________________________________________________________________________
3. ___________________________________________________________________________
Fill in the Blanks Quiz!
Complete these sentences using the correct simple present tense form of the verb in brackets.
1. He _____________ (play) basketball every Saturday.
2. They ______________ (not/eat) breakfast in the morning.
3. _______ you ___________ (like) ice cream?
4. She ____________ (study) for her exams every night.
5. We ____________ (not/go) to the movies often.