2. Definition
The simple present tense is one of several forms of
present tense in English. It is used to describe habits,
unchanging situations, general truths, and fixed
arrangements.
The use of present simple :
It is To express habits, general truths, repeated actions
or unchanging situations, emotions and wishes. Also
To give instructions or directions.
3. The rule of present simple
Note: in third person pronouns like (He, she, it) we add (s)
to the verb
Subject verb Complement
I
You
We
They
Speak/learn English at home
He
She
it
In general in the third person
we add (s)
speaks/ learns
English at home
4. Examples:
-I works at school
-They work at hospital
-He eats breakfast
Present simple (negative)
In negative sentences we add (do not, does not)
Examples
I do not work at school, they do not speak English, He does not eat banana
6. Examples for Yes/no questions:
1-Does she work every Saturday?
Positives -Yes, she does
Negative -No, she does not
2-Do they have any children?
Positive - Yes they do –
Negative No they don’t
3-Do you look?
Positive -Yes I do
negative -No I don’t