Simple Present Tense

1. Definition & Core Meaning
The Simple Present Tense is the foundation of English. It describes actions that happen regularly, facts that are always true, and states of being!

2. Use Cases - Why do we use it?
• Habits & Routines: Things you do every day, week, or year.
• Permanent Truths: Facts about the world or science that do not change.
• Schedules: Timetables for buses, trains, and movies.

3. When to Use It - Key Signals
Look for adverbs of frequency: always, usually, often, sometimes, rarely, never.
Look for time phrases: every morning, once a week, on Sundays.

4. How to Use It - Structural Formula
(+) Affirmative:
• I / You / We / They + verb (base form) --> I drink coffee.
• He / She / It + verb + s / es / ies --> She drinks coffee.

(-) Negative:
• I / You / We / They + do not (don't) + verb --> We don't eat meat.
• He / She / It + does not (doesn't) + verb --> He doesn't eat meat.

(?) Question:
• Do + I / You / We / They + verb? --> Do you speak English?
• Does + He / She / It + verb? --> Does it rain often?