Tenses Guide
Present Simple
Structure
Subject + Base Verb (V1) + s/es (for 3rd person singular)
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Usage
The Present Simple tense is used to express habits, routines, general truths, and facts that are always true. It describes things that happen regularly or repeatedly. Use it for schedules, timetables, and permanent situations.
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Examples
1. I play tennis every day.
2. The sun rises in the east.
3. She lives in Dhaka.
4. The train leaves at 9 AM tomorrow.
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Common Mistakes
Mistake 1: Forgetting 's/es' for he/she/it. WRONG: She play tennis. CORRECT: She plays tennis.
Mistake 2: Using with stative verbs for current actions. WRONG: I am knowing the answer. CORRECT: I know the answer.
Mistake 3: Wrong auxiliary. WRONG: Does she goes to school? CORRECT: Does she go to school?
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Test Your Knowledge
Mini Quiz
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Which sentence is in the Present Simple tense?
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