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Present simple
We use the present simple to talk about repeated actions or events, permanent states or things which are always true.
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The present tense is the base form of the verb:
Ex: I work in London.
But with the third person singular (she/he/it), we add an –s:
Ex: She works in London.
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We also use the present simple to talk about:
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something that is true in the present:
Ex: I'm nineteen years old.
I'm a student.
He lives in London.
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something that happens regularly in the present:
I play football every weekend.
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something that is always true:
Ex: The human body contains 206 bones.
Light travels at almost 300,000 kilometers per second.
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something that is fixed in the future
Ex: The school term starts next week.
The train leaves at 19.45 this evening.
We fly to Paris next week.
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something in the future after time words like when, after and before and after if and unless:
Ex: I'll talk to John when I see him.
You must finish your work before you go home.
If it rains we'll get wet.
He won't come unless you ask him.
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We often use adverbs of frequency like sometimes, always, and never with the present simple:
EX: I sometimes go to the cinema.
She never plays football.
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Read Jack's introduction.
My name's Jack. I'm nineteen years old. I come from Manchester but I live in London. I'm a student and I go to London University. I have two brothers and a sister. I love football! I play every weekend.
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Multiple Choice
Read Jack's introduction. How many verbs in the present simple can you find? Choose the correct number.
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Multiple Choice
His name's Jack.
Yes
No
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Multiple Choice
He is 19 years old.
Yes
No
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Multiple Choice
He live in London
True
False
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Multiple Choice
He comes from Manchester
True
False
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Multiple Choice
He is a student and He go to London University
True
False
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Open Ended
Does he love football? How often does he play it?
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Fill in the Blanks
Change the verb into the correct form in this sentence: He (have) two brothers and a sister.
Type answer...
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Poll
Where does he live in?
A. London
B. London University
C. Manchester
A, C
Present simple
We use the present simple to talk about repeated actions or events, permanent states or things which are always true.
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