Simple Tenses

2. SIMPLE
PRESENT TENSE

4. THE USE OF SIMPLE PRESENTTENSE
1. Habitual Action
Examples: Athletes always stretch before playing any
sports.
My sister does her homework every day
before playing games.

5. 2. Present state or a condition
Examples: Aaron spends his afternoon playing
chess with his cousins.
If the weather is fine, the children
go out and fly kites.

6. 3. Future Actions
Examples:The flag ceremony starts at 7 in the
morning.
The bus for Baguio leaves at 8:30 PM.

7. 4. General truths or facts
Example: Nurses look after patients in
hospitals.

9. The s form of the verb is used for a singular
subject.
Example: A student writes a speech for his
presentation.

10. The base form of the verb is used for a plural
subject.
Example: The students prepare for their group
presentation.