My OperaSimple Present Tense
Tuesday, October 20, 2009 2:53:44 PM
1. Use the simple present tense to report repeated actions.
* I get up at 6 o'clock every day.
* Nancy goes to the beach on Saturdays.
* Bill watches TV in the evening.
2. Use the simple present tense with adverbs of frequency such as always, usually, generally, frequently, often, sometimes, seldom, rarely, hardly ever, almost never, never, etc. Notice that these are also repeated actions.
* We usually have a quiz on Fridays.
* I never go out on weeknights.
* Maria rarely listens to the radio.
3. Use the simple present tense to describe general or scientific truths.
* Water freezes at 0 degrees Celsius.
* The sun rises in the east.
* Cats like milk.
4. Use the simple present tense for permanent situations.
* Jeff works for the government.
* My brother lives in New York.
* Mr. Norton sells cars.
5. We use the simple present tense with verbs that are not usually used in the present progressive tense to refer to the present moment.
* I understand you now.
* You look worried.
* This food is delicious. I really like it.
* I get up at 6 o'clock every day.
* Nancy goes to the beach on Saturdays.
* Bill watches TV in the evening.
2. Use the simple present tense with adverbs of frequency such as always, usually, generally, frequently, often, sometimes, seldom, rarely, hardly ever, almost never, never, etc. Notice that these are also repeated actions.
* We usually have a quiz on Fridays.
* I never go out on weeknights.
* Maria rarely listens to the radio.
3. Use the simple present tense to describe general or scientific truths.
* Water freezes at 0 degrees Celsius.
* The sun rises in the east.
* Cats like milk.
4. Use the simple present tense for permanent situations.
* Jeff works for the government.
* My brother lives in New York.
* Mr. Norton sells cars.
5. We use the simple present tense with verbs that are not usually used in the present progressive tense to refer to the present moment.
* I understand you now.
* You look worried.
* This food is delicious. I really like it.
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