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Present Simple Tense

Definition

The present simple is the present tense.

Example

He works every day.

Explanation

Present simple —

• describes habitual actions, actions that happen regularly or on a schedule.
• describes actions that happen in a sequence.
• can be used to describe a scheduled event in the future.
• adds an “s” for regular third-person singular verbs.
• adds “not” to make negative sentences.
• uses auxiliary verbs to make yes/no questions.
• uses question words to make information questions.