Introduction to Present Simple Tense

This page introduces the Present Simple tense, outlining its various applications in English. The tense is used to describe permanent states, habitual actions, and general truths. It provides examples of when to use Present Simple, such as describing characteristics of people and objects, talking about routine activities, and stating facts that are always true.

Example: "Water boils at 100°C" is a general truth expressed in Present Simple.

The page also mentions the use of Present Simple for describing typical actions, making generalizations, and narrating events in films or books. It briefly touches on the basic structure of Present Simple sentences, highlighting the addition of '-s' or '-es' to verbs in the third person singular.

Highlight: The Present Simple tense is fundamental for expressing routine actions and permanent states in English.

Present Simple: Negatives with 'To Be' and Practice Exercises

The final page focuses on forming negative sentences with the verb "to be" in Present Simple. It explains that "not" is added directly after "is," "am," or "are" without the need for "do" or "does".

Example: "Tom is not free on Monday afternoons" shows a negative sentence with "to be" in Present Simple.

The page concludes by mentioning practice exercises, suggesting that the document may include or be followed by activities to reinforce the learned concepts about Present Simple.