Simple Present Tense

Simple Present Tense

What are Tenses?

First of all, if we are talking about tenses then first and foremost point we need to understand what does the term “tense” refer to. Tenses in the context of English Grammar refers to the time an event takes place. It can either be in the past, present or future. Each tense has its further classification when we dive deeper into the context. Every tense is denoted in the form of simple, continuous, perfect and perfect continuous tense.

The following below is the table that is used in the grammatical formation of the tenses denoting the reference of time:

Define Simple Present Tense

Simple present tense comes under the first form of present tense.

We utilize the simple present tense when an activity goes on at the moment, is habitual, or when it happens consistently (or constantly, which is the reason it’s also called as present indefinite as well

It is utilized to tell about  general facts,habits and fixed courses of action.

Simple present tense is easy to form. We just need to use the base form of the verb while framing the sentences. Also while using a third person singular number the base form of the verb adds ‘s” /”es” with it.

Formula would be-

Subject+main verb + s/es +object

How do we do the formation of Simple Present Tense?

1. The primary first rule is to just utilize the base of the verb. Like: I work everyday. In the case of a third person singular number, we use a “s” or “es” with the verb. For example- She dances.

Framing negative sentences in Simple Present tense.

Till now we have seen how the affirmative sentences are framed in simple present tense. Now we will look into the formation of negative sentences.

Negative Sentence-

While forming the sentences using the negative tone we add “not” after the main verb. In case of a third person singular number,  v1(e/es) + not is used. After this, we can use the infinite verb if needed in the context.

Formula- -V1(s/es)+ not +root form of verb

Example- She does not want to eat.

                     I do not like you 

                    My mom does not tolerate disobedience.

                     We do not go outside today.

Framing the Interrogative sentences in Simple Present tense-

While forming the sentences in the interrogative manner we always start with the auxiliaries such as do/does.

Apart from that we can also use other forms of the words which can be used for asking questions such as what, why, will ,shall and many more.

Formula-Do/does Subject of the sentence+verb+object

Example- Does she know that?

What do you do?

Do you go over there?

What is a way to pass your time?

 Here’s a table for the reference-

Conclusion-

The simple present tense is generally used to portray an activity that takes place at the monet of saying. It can also denote an action which is habitual or universal truth. There are specific rules that should be followed in order to use simple present tense correctly.