What Is simple present tense?

Definition
The Simple Present Tense is a tense used to talk about daily activities, general truths, habits, and facts. We use this tense when the action happens regularly, repeatedly, or is always true. It is one of the most basic tenses in English and is often used in everyday communication such as describing routines and giving information.

 Form/Structure
The structure of the Simple Present Tense is: Subject + Verb 1 (base form) for subjects I, you, we, they. For he, she, it, we add -s or -es to the verb. For example: I study English, but She studies English. To make a negative sentence, we use do not/does not + Verb 1. To make a question, we use Do/Does + subject + Verb 1?

 Usage
We use the Simple Present Tense to describe daily routines such as “I wake up at 6 a.m.” or “She goes to school by bike.” It is also used to express facts and general truths, for example, “The sun rises in the east” or “Water boils at 100°C.” In addition, this tense can be used for scheduled events, like “The train leaves at 8 o’clock.”

 Time Expressions
There are common time expressions used in the Simple Present Tense, such as every day, always, usually, often, sometimes, never, every morning, and on Mondays. These words help show how often an action happens. For example: “I always eat breakfast,” or “They sometimes play football after school.” Understanding these expressions helps students recognize the Simple Present in context.