The present simple tense

  The present simple tense is used to talk about facts, habits, routines, general truths, and things that are always or generally true. Here’s an explanation of how it is formed and used:

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Structure:

1. Affirmative Sentences:

   • Subject + base verb (add -s or -es for he/she/it).
     • Examples:
       • I play football.
       • She plays the piano.
       • The sun rises in the east.

2. Negative Sentences:

   • Subject + do/does + not + base verb.
     • Examples:
       • I do not (don’t) like coffee.
       • He does not (doesn’t) eat meat.

3. Questions:

   • Do/Does + subject + base verb?
     • Examples:
       • Do you study English?
       • Does she live nearby?

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Uses of the Present Simple:

1. General truths and facts:

   • Water boils at 100°C.
   • The Earth revolves around the sun.

2. Habits or routines:

   • I wake up at 7 a.m. every day.
   • He goes to the gym every Monday.

3. Scheduled events in the near future (especially timetables):

   • The train departs at 6 p.m.
   • The movie starts in 10 minutes.

4. Likes, dislikes, and opinions:

   • She loves chocolate.
   • I think it’s a great idea.

5. Permanent situations:

   • They live in New York.
   • He works at a bank.

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