Simple Present tense: done by Prof Ahmed HINDA
Underline all verbs form of Simple Present Tense.
Every morning, the sun rises in the east, painting the sky with vibrant hues. Birds chirp
melodiously, announcing the start of a new day. The town wakes up gradually as people begin
their daily routines. In the heart of the town, there's a bustling marketplace. Vendors set up their
stalls, displaying colorful fruits, vegetables, and assorted goods. The aroma of freshly brewed
coffee wafts through the air from a nearby café.
Amelia, a talented artist, spends her mornings creating magnificent paintings in her
studio. She draws inspiration from the world around her, capturing the beauty of nature on
canvas. Her artwork often sells quickly at the local gallery. Meanwhile, in a quiet neighborhood,
Mr. and Mrs. Thompson tend to their garden. They plant vibrant flowers and carefully prune the
bushes. Their garden is a haven for butterflies and hummingbirds.
As the day progresses, children laugh and play in the park. Friends gather for a game of
soccer, their shouts of excitement filling the air. Nearby, a group of teenagers practices
skateboarding tricks in the skate park. In the evening, families gather around dinner tables,
sharing stories and laughter. The night sky twinkles with stars, and the moon casts a gentle glow
over the town. Some residents take leisurely strolls, enjoying the peaceful ambiance. Late at
night, the town gradually quiets down. Streetlights illuminate empty streets, and the world settles
into a serene slumber until the sun rises again.
The use:
We use the present tense in the following cases:
1. For repeated or regular actions in the present time period.
I take the train to the office.
The train to Berlin leaves every hour.
John sleeps eight hours every night during the week.
2. For facts.
The President of The USA lives in The White House.
A dog has four legs.
We come from Switzerland.
3. For habits.
I get up early every day.
Carol brushes her teeth twice a day.
They travel to their country house every weekend.
4. For things that are always / generally true.
It rains a lot in winter.
The Queen of England lives in Buckingham Palace.
They speak English at work.
The forms:
Affirmative: Negative: Interrogative:
I
You
He
She
It
We
You
They
The ‘’S’’ Rules for he/she/it
Adding 's':
o For most verbs in the simple present tense, the base form of the verb is used for
subjects like 'I,' 'you,' 'we,' and 'they.' No 's' is added.
Example: "I walk to school every day."
o When the subject is a singular third-person pronoun ('he,' 'she,' 'it') or a singular
noun, 's' is added to the base form of regular verbs.
Example: "She walks to school every day."
Adding 'es':
o Verbs ending in '-s,' '-sh,' '-ch,' '-x,' or '-z' require 'es' when forming the simple
present tense for singular third-person subjects.
Examples: "He passes the ball." / "She watches TV."
o Verbs ending in a consonant + 'y': Change the 'y' to 'ies' when forming the simple
present tense for singular third-person subjects.
Examples: "He tries his best." / "She studies regularly."
No change to the base form:
o Certain irregular verbs and some common verbs do not follow these regular
patterns and maintain the same base form across all subjects in the simple present
tense.
Examples: "I have," "You go," "She goes," "They go."
Practice:
1. She usually __________________ [cook] dinner for her family.
2. The children __________________ [play] in the park every afternoon.
3. He __________________ [study] for his exams at the library.
4. We often __________________ [go] hiking on weekends.
5. The cat __________________ [sleep] on the sofa in the living room.
6. They __________________ [watch] movies together on Friday nights.
7. Sarah __________________ [teach] English at a language school.
8. The birds __________________ [sing] beautifully in the garden.
9. I __________________ [enjoy] reading books in my free time.
10. He __________________ [work] as a software engineer in a tech company.
11. The river __________________ [flow] gently through the valley.
12. We __________________ [visit] our grandparents every month.
13. She __________________ [dance] ballet at the local dance studio.
14. The sun __________________ [shine] brightly during the day.
15. They __________________ [take] their dog for a walk in the evenings.
16. The students __________________ [listen] attentively in class.
17. He __________________ [play] the guitar in a band on weekends.
18. We __________________ [have] dinner together as a family.
19. The clock __________________ [tick] loudly in the quiet room.
20. I __________________ [write] in my journal before going to bed.
Use verbs in the simple present tense and complete the
meaning of the following sentences.
1. They __________ to the beach every summer.
2. He __________ his bike to school.
3. The cat __________ on the windowsill.
4. We __________ Spanish on weekends.
5. Sarah __________ French at the language school.
6. I __________ my favorite TV show.
7. The dog __________ in the park.
8. They __________ early in the morning.
9. The sun __________ in the east.
10. He __________ his homework every evening.
11. We __________ a family dinner on Sundays.
12. She __________ in the school play.
13. He __________ coffee in the morning.
14. The students __________ hard for the exam.
15. We __________ ice cream on hot days.
