2. UNIDAD I
PRESENT SIMPLE TENSE
The simple present tense in english is used to describe an action that is
regular, true or normal.
We used the present tense:
• For repeated or regular actions in the present time period
Example:
I take the train to the office everyday.
John sleeps eigth hours every night during the week.
3. • For facts:
The president of the USA lives in the white house.
A dog has four legs
• For habits:
I wake up early every day.
Carol brushes her teeth twice a day.
• For things that always / generally true
It rains a lot in winter.
The queen of england lives in Buckingham palace
4. Present simple tense affirmative form:
Subject + Verb Infinitive + Complement
Ex. We work at the office.
She plays guitar.
Present simple tense interrogative form:
Aux Do/Does + Subject + Verb Infinitive + Comple. + ?
Ex. Do you work at the office?
Does she plays guitar?
5. Affirmative answer:
Short: Yes, I do.
Long: Yes, I work at the office.
Negattive answer:
Short: No, I dont.
Long: No, I dont work at the office.
Present simple tense negattive form:
Subject + Aux Do/Does + Not + Verb Infinitive + Comple.
Ex.
I do not ( don’t ) eat vegetables.
He does not ( doesn’t ) walk at the school.
6. Grammatical rules for the 3rd person singular:
With singular verbs in infinitive form, we add an (-s)
Ex. Walk –Walks Sit – Sits
Exeptions :
• When the verb in infinitive form end in a consonant + “Y”, we change
the “Y” for an “I” and add –es
Ex. Cry – Cries Fly – Flies
• When the verb ends in a vowel + “Y” we respect the base rule
Ex. Enjoy – Enjoys Stay – Stays
• When verbs in infinite which ends in –s, -z, -ch, --x, we add –es
Ex. Buzz – Buzzes Watch -Watches
