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    Slide 1

    Present Simple Tense: Mastering the Basics


    Slide 2
    What is the Present Simple Tense?
    • A verb tense used to describe:
    ● Habitual actions
    ● General truths
    ● Scheduled events
    • Expresses actions happening regularly or permanently
    • Also known as the simple present tense
    Slide 3
    When to Use Present Simple
    • For daily routines: "I brush my teeth every morning."
    • For facts or general truths: "The Earth revolves around the Sun."
    • For scheduled events: "The bus arrives at 3 PM."
    • To describe likes and dislikes: "She loves chocolate."
    Slide 4
    Forming Positive Sentences
    • Subject + base form of the verb
    • For third-person singular (he/she/it), add -s, -es, or -ies to the verb
    • Examples:
    ● I play soccer. (First person)
    ● You study English. (Second person)
    ● He watches TV. (Third person singular)
    ● They work hard. (Third person plural)
    Slide 5
    Forming Negative Sentences
    • Use "do not" (don't) or "does not" (doesn't) before the base form of the verb
    • Structure: Subject + do/does + not + base form of the verb
    • Examples:
    ● I do not (don't) like spinach.
    ● She does not (doesn't) play the piano.
    ● They do not (don't) live in New York.
    Slide 6
    Forming Questions
    • Start with "do" or "does" followed by the subject and base form of the verb
    • Structure: Do/Does + subject + base form of the verb
    • Examples:
    ● Do you speak French?
    ● Does he play basketball?
    ● Do they live nearby?
    Slide 7
    Time Expressions
    • Common time expressions used with present simple:
    ● Always, usually, often, sometimes, rarely, never
    ● Every day/week/month/year
    ● On Mondays, in the morning, at night
    • Example: "I always eat breakfast in the morning."
    Slide 8
    Spelling Rules for Third Person Singular
    • Add -s to most verbs: play → plays, sing → sings
    • Add -es to verbs ending in -s, -sh, -ch, -x, -o: wash → washes, go → goes
    • For verbs ending in consonant + y, change y to i and add -es: study → studies
    Slide 9
    Irregular Verbs in Third Person Singular
    • Some verbs have irregular forms in the third person singular:
    ● Be → is/are
    ● Have → has
    ● Do → does
    ● Go → goes
    • Example: "She has a cat." (Not "She haves a cat.")
    Slide 10
    State Verbs
    • Some verbs are rarely used in continuous tenses
    • Common state verbs: like, love, hate, know, understand, believe, want
    • Example: "I know the answer." (Not "I am knowing the answer.")
    Slide 11
    Common Mistakes to Avoid
    • Forgetting to add -s/-es for third person singular
    • Using -ing form instead of base form
    • Incorrect use of do/does in questions and negatives
    • Example: "She don't like coffee." (Incorrect)
    Correct: "She doesn't like coffee."
    Slide 12
    Practice Exercise: Fill in the Blanks
    1. My sister _____ (study) French at school.
    2. The sun _____ (rise) in the east.
    3. They _____ (not/go) to the beach very often.
    4. _____ (do) you like pizza?
    5. John _____ (wash) his car every Saturday.
    Slide 13
    Practice Exercise: Correct the Errors
    1. She don't know the answer.
    2. Does they live in London?
    3. I am liking chocolate ice cream.
    4. He play tennis every weekend.
    5. The Earth rotate around the Sun.
    Slide 14
    Real-Life Applications
    • Writing emails or messages
    • Describing routines and habits
    • Explaining how things work
    • Talking about schedules and timetables
    • Expressing opinions and preferences
    Slide 15
    Review and Key Points
    • Used for habitual actions, general truths, and scheduled events
    • Add -s/-es for third person singular in positive sentences
    • Use do/does for questions and negatives
    • Pay attention to spelling rules and irregular verbs
    • Practice regularly to master the present simple tense!

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