The Simple Present tense is utilized to describe habitual actions, general truths, and fixed arrangements. It involves using 'have' or 'has' to express possession, ownership, or relationships, and also to denote actions that commenced in the past and continue into the present.
- Rules:
- The verb "to be" changes depending on the subject (am, is, are).
- Add -ing to the base form of the verb.
- Negative sentences and questions use the negative form (am not, is not/ isn't, are not/aren't).
- Usage:
- To describe ongoing actions happening at the moment of speaking.
- To talk about temporary actions or changes.
- To express future arrangements or plans.
- Rules:
- The verb "to be" changes depending on the subject (am, is, are).
- Negative sentences and questions use the negative form (am not, is not/ isn't, are not/aren't).
- Usage:
- To describe permanent or temporary states or characteristics.
- To talk about jobs, nationalities, or personal information.
- Rules:
- For the third-person singular (he, she, it), add -s or -es to the verb.
- Negative sentences and questions require the auxiliary verbs do/does.
- Usage:
- To express habitual actions or general truths.
- To describe facts, routines, or schedules.
- To state opinions or beliefs.