SIMPLE PRESENT TENSE

is a verb tense used to talk about habits and routines, facts and general truths, permanent situations, schedules and timetables, opinions, feelings, and states.

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LET'S LEARN THE SIMPLE PRESENT TENSE

USES

A group of students studying together in a cozy room with books and notes.

STRUCTURES

Serious multiracial female students writing in notebooks at table with textbook while preparing for exam together in classroom during lesson

TIME EXPRESSIONS

A group of friends laughing and dancing outdoors on a bright sunny day, showcasing friendship and joy.

NOTES

A diverse group of professionals engaged in a business meeting, collaborating and taking notes.

EXERCISES

skateboard, feet, shoes, guy, skating, active, wheels, outdoors, movement, speed, fun, recreation, race, sport, exercise, street, freedom, skateboard, skateboard, skateboard, shoes, shoes, shoes, shoes, shoes, skating, exercise, exercise

We use the simple present tense to talk about ;

1. Habits and Routines

2. Facts and General Truths

3. Permanent Situations

4. Schedules and Timetables

4. Schedules and Timetables

5. Opinions, Feelings and States

1. Habits and Routines

They are about actions or things that happen regularly. In toher words we are talking about actions you do repeatedly.

Time expressions

The actions are often connected with frequency adverbs :

  • always, usually, often, sometimes, rarely, never, 
  • every day, every week, every month, every ..
  • on Mondays, on Saturdays, on …
  • once a week, twice a month, once a … , twice a …
  • two times a day, three times a year, two times a … , three times a …
  • at weekends

 

Examples ;

  1. She usually studies at night.
  2. I often read English articles online.
  3. They visit their grandparents every month.
  4. I always check my phone in the morning.
  5. She calls her parents once a week.
  6. My teacher gives us homework every Friday.
  7. We don’t go to bed late on weekdays.
  8. We don’t often use our phones during lessons.
  9. Do you take public transportation to work or school everday?
  10. Does your brother always play video games after school?

2. Facts and General Truths

Facts

Things that are true and can be proven scientifically or objectively. They do not change depending on time or situation. The information is true at all times — past, present, and future.

General Truths

are ideas or situations that are generally accepted as true or happen naturally. Things that are usually true about life, people, or nature. They are not scientific rules, but they happen in most situations.

Examples of Facts;

  1. The Earth revolves around the Sun once every year.
  2. Water freezes at 0 degrees Celsius under normal conditions.
  3. Indonesia consists of thousands of islands.
  4. Light travels faster than sound.
  5. The human body contains more than 200 bones.

Examples of General Truths;

  1. People learn better when they practice.
  2. Exercise improves health.
  3. Good sleep helps you concentrate.
  4. Communication helps solve problems.
  5. Stress affects how people feel.

3. Permanent Situation

It is something that is true for a long time, but usually about a person, place, or organization. It may change in the future, but not soon. They are part of someone’s normal life or reality.

Examples ;

  1. She works as an English teacher at a private school.
    → Her job is a long-term situation.
  2. They live in a small apartment near the city center.
    → Their living situation is stable.
  3. My parents run a family business together.
    → This is their ongoing occupation.
  4. He studies engineering at a university in Bandung.
    → His current educational status lasts for years.
  5. We own a car, so we usually travel by road.
    → Ownership is a continuing situation.

4. Schedules and Timetables

Schedule

It is a plan that shows what activities happen and when they happen. It usually describes a person’s plans or daily activities.

Timetables

It is a fixed list of times for regular events or services. It is usually official and organized by a school, company, or transportation system.

Examples of Schedules;

  1. My schedule is very busy this week.
  2. The teacher checks her schedule before the meeting.
  3. I change my study schedule during exams.
  4. She attends an online course twice a week.
  5. We have a family dinner together every Sunday night.

Examples of Timetables;

  1. Our school timetable starts at 7 a.m.
  2. Check the bus timetable before leaving.
  3. The first English class begins after the morning assembly.
  4. The train to Jakarta leaves at 9:15 a.m. sharp.
  5. Our mathematics lesson takes place in the second period.

5. Opinion, Feelings, and States

They describe:

  • what we think
  • what we believe
  • what we like or dislike
  • how we generally feel

They are usually true now and do not change quickly.

Common Verbs Used ;

think, believe, agree, disagree, prefer, suppose, feel (meaning think), like, love, hate, enjoy, dislike, want, need, appreciate

Examples;

  1. She believes teamwork improves learning outcomes.
  2. We feel that online meetings save a lot of time.
  3. I enjoy listening to music while doing homework.
  4. He likes spending time with his family after work.
  5. They love trying new restaurants on weekends.
  6. She dislikes noisy environments when she studies.
  7. I have a part-time job at a bookstore.
  8. She lives near her office, so she walks to work.
  9. This phone belongs to my brother.
  10. We know the manager personally.