Language Focus

For students at different levels of English.

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 Simple Present Tense (Present Simple)

Atualização de postagem da teacher Josete de 31 de agosto de 2010

Introduction

Simple present is also called present simple.
Time line
The simple present expresses an action in the present taking place once, never or several times. 
It is also used for actions that take place one after another and for those set by a timetable or schedule. 
The simple present also expresses facts in the present.

Simple Present of the Verb

Be

Example: I am hungry. 
Personal Pronouns Affirmative Negative Question
I           am                am not             Am I?
he/she/it           is                is not             Is he?
you/we/they          are               are not           Are you?