Present tense

Simple Present

The simple present is used to talk about facts, habits, things that are always true and regular actions.

Basic Rule

In the simple present you use the Infinitive of the verb. Just in the third Person singular you stick an s on.

Deeper Explanation

In questions you use the auxiliary-verb "do". Example:"Do you like pizza?" In negations you add a don´t ( third peron singular: doesn´t) in front of the verb.

KeyWords

never, often, always, usually

Examples

Statement: I like you.

          He/She/It goes Shopping.

Question: Do you want to learn with me?

         Does he want to play football?

Negation: I don´t like him.

         He doesn´t want to go Skating.

Exercise

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1. She never (to go) to school.

2. He (to eat) cake.

3. (Do/Does) I like pizza?

4. We (to read) the book.

5. (do/does) she play football.

6. We (don´t/doesn´t) want to go to the party.

7. She always (to steal) bags of Boys.

8. We (to want) to go swimming.

9. They (to go) to school every day.

10. He (to play) hockey every Sunday.

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