Uses of the simple present tense
Simple Present Tense
| Form | Subject + Verb1 + Object |
|---|---|
| Use (1) | It is used to talk about things that are always true. |
| Examples | I live in Morocco. The sun rises in the east The sky is blue |
| Use (2) | It is used to talk about habits or routines |
| Examples | He smokes. Dogs bark. Cats drink milk. |
| Use (3) | It is used with adverbs or adverb phrases such as: usually, always, rarely, never, often, sometimes, occasionally, every week, on Mondays, twice a year etc. |
| Examples | I play football everyday. I sometimes go to the cinema. She rarely gets up at 6 a.m.. The always drink tea at night. |
| Use (4) | It is used to talk about time tables or schedules. (future reference) |
| Examples | I play football everyday. I sometimes go to the cinema. She rarely gets up at 6 a.m.. The always drink tea at night. |
👉 Verb to be in the simple present
👉 Verb to do in the simple present
👉 Verb to have in the simple present