Definition

Describes habitual actions, general truths, and fixed arrangements.

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H.A. : Sholihun goes to school everyday.
G.T. : The sun rises in the east.
F.A. : The English class starts at 6.45 AM.

Structure #1 Verba Sentences

1. Affirmative Sentence

   S + V₁ (+ O/C)

   Ron work at the insurance company.

2. Negative Sentence

   S + Do/Does + Not + V₁ (+ O/C)

   Ron does not work at the insurance company.

3. Interrogative Sentence

   Do/Does + S + V₁ (+ O/C)?

   Does Ron work at the insurance company?

Structure #2 Nomina Sentences

1. Affirmative Sentence

   S + be + O/C

   Ron is very diligent // Ron is a diligent man.

2. Negative Sentence

   S + be + Not + O/C

   Ron is not very diligent // Ron is not a diligent man.

3. Interrogative Sentence

   Be + S + O/C?

   Is Ron/he diligent? // Is he a diligent man?

1. Not adding s/es in Verb with the 3rd person subject.

   Ron work ---> Ron works

2. Simple Present Tense is not for Continuous action.

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