INTRODUCTION

Welcome: Simple Present Tense
Description: We will learn about the definition, formula, and examples of Simple Present Tense.
Grade Level: 9-12
Curriculum: English / Language Arts
Keywords: TENSES

 

The simple present is a verb tense with two main uses. We use the simple present tense when an action is happening right now, or when it happens regularly (or unceasingly, which is why it’s sometimes called present indefinite). Depending on the person, the simple present tense is formed by using the root form or by adding ‑s or ‑es to the end.

Example :

• I go to school every day
• Every monday they eat spaghetty for dinner
• We play outside after school each day

In this sentences, "go, play and eat" are in the simple present tense. They tell about things that happen repeatedly in the present. The simple present tense is also used with basic facts and with feelings.
For examples :

• The sky is blue

"Is" is in the simple present tense, since it's used to tell a fact about something.

• I'm tired
• They are so excited

"Am" and "Are" are in the simple present tense and describe emotions.
Just remember, when you're using a simple present tense verb, you're describing something that continues to repeat itself in the present.