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TENSE- It is the form a verb takes to express TENSE- It is the form a verb takes to express

a particular time. It shows when the action a particular time. It shows when the action
occurs. occurs.

SIMPLE PRESENT TENSE- It is used mainly to SIMPLE PRESENT TENSE- It is used mainly to
express action (or state of being) that is express action (or state of being) that is
taking place at the present time. taking place at the present time.

We use the simple present tense to express: We use the simple present tense to express:
 a habitual action;  a habitual action;
Example: Example:
He learns new words every He learns new words every
day. day.
 a general truth which is repeated  a general truth which is repeated
periodically; periodically;
Example: Example:
The sun sets every evening. The sun sets every evening.

 a condition which is not repeated  a condition which is not repeated


but true. but true.
Example: Example:
My parents love music. My parents love music.

Two forms of the verb in the simple present Two forms of the verb in the simple present
tense: tense:
the base form (V) and the s form (Vs) the base form (V) and the s form (Vs)
**Therefore, the present forms of the word **Therefore, the present forms of the word
LEARN are learn and learns. LEARN are learn and learns.

• BASE FORM (V Form) • BASE FORM (V Form)


The V form is used with the subjects I, The V form is used with the subjects I,
we, you, they or plural count nouns. we, you, they or plural count nouns.

• S FORM (Vs form) • S FORM (Vs form)


The Vs form is used with the third The Vs form is used with the third
person singular subject: she, he, it or the person singular subject: she, he, it or the
singular count noun. singular count noun.

***The verb be has three present forms: ***The verb be has three present forms:
am, is and are. am, is and are.

**Adverbs of frequency like often, always, **Adverbs of frequency like often, always,
usually, every day, every week, on Sundays usually, every day, every week, on Sundays
are usually used to signal the simple present are usually used to signal the simple present
tense. tense.

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