Simple Present tense is used to
express the act. Where the act is being charged or something that is a daily
habit. These characteristics include a statement every day, every Sunday, every
month, every year, every week, etc.
A.
USE 1 ( Repeated Actions )
Use the Simple Present to express the idea that an action is
repeated or usual. The action can be a habit, a hobby, a daily event, a
scheduled event or something that often happens. It can also be something a
person often forgets or usually does not do.
Examples:
1.
I play tennis.
2.
She does not play tennis.
3.
Does he play tennis?
4.
The train leaves every morning at 8 AM.
5.
The train does not leave at 9 AM.
6.
When does the train usually leave?
7.
She always forgets her purse.
8.
He never forgets his wallet.
9.
Every twelve months, the Earth circles the Sun.
10.
Does the
Sun circle the
Earth?
B.
USE 2 ( Facts or Generalizations )
The Simple Present can also indicate the speaker believes
that a fact was true before, is true now, and will be true in the future. It is
not important if the speaker is correct about the fact. It is also used to make
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