Morphology: Present simple

a) verbs that refer to senses + seem, look

b) to ask or give personal information (ex: likes/dislikes)

c) verbs that indicate possession

d) verbs that express mental states

e)verbs that express an opinion, agreement, or disagreement.​

​Rule

1. My brother likes cheese but he never eats meat.

2. I don't think he is right.

3. I don't understand this word.

4. This house belongs to my friend.

5. It smells very nice and it tastes good.

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​Outline:

• Present Simple Rules

• Formation

• Exercises

• Games

Morphology

Cahul State University "B.P. Hasdeu"

Identify the rule:

(+) We play tennis every weekend. (-) We don't play tennis. (?)Do we play tennis?

(+) She plays tennis every weekend. (-) She doesn't play tennis. (?) Does she play tennis?

(+) He studies English.​

(+) She teaches Maths.​

(-) He washes his hands before meals.​

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I/you/we​/they +V I/you/we​/they don't +V

he/she/it +V+s/es​ He/she/it doesn't +V

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D0 + Subj+ V+..........?

Does+ Subj+V...........?​

a) narratives (ex: a story, a joke)

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b) habits, repeated and permanent actions

c) future actions based on timetables/actions​

d) general truth and scientific facts​

​RULE

1. The Earth goes around the sun in 365 days.

2. A man goes to visit his friend and finds him playing chess.

3. My friend lives in the UK.

4. The meeting starts at 3 pm tomorrow.

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