How To Make Sentences In The Simple Present Tense In English + Test & PDF #learn_english
Summary
TLDRToday's lesson focuses on the simple present tense, explaining its use for regular or habitual actions and providing a clear structure for forming sentences. The lesson covers the basic construction of subject plus base verb form, with an added 's' for third-person singular subjects. It also introduces irregular verbs like 'to be', 'to have', 'to do', and 'to go', emphasizing the need to memorize these forms. Practice exercises are included to reinforce learning, with the goal of mastering the simple present tense through regular practice.
Takeaways
- 🕒 The simple present tense is used to describe actions or events that occur regularly, always, or are happening now.
- 📝 The structure of the simple present tense is 'subject + base form of the verb + S (for third person singular subjects)'.
- 👥 This tense structure applies to all subjects, both singular and plural.
- 🌰 Examples include 'I eat breakfast every day' and 'She works at the library on Saturdays'.
- 🔍 The base form of the verb, also known as the infinitive, is used in the simple present tense.
- 📚 Irregular verbs in the simple present tense include 'to be', 'to have', 'to do', and 'to go', which have unique forms for different subjects.
- 📝 Memorization is required for irregular verbs, but practice will lead to proficiency.
- 📝 Practice exercises are provided to reinforce learning, such as filling in the blanks with the correct verb forms.
- 📖 A PDF file for the simple present tense is available for download from the video description for further study.
- 🎯 The lesson aims to help learners become confident in using the simple present tense through practice and understanding of its structure and exceptions.
Q & A
What is the simple present tense used for?
-The simple present tense is used to describe actions or events that are happening now regularly or always.
How do you form sentences in the simple present tense?
-The structure of sentences in the simple present tense is straightforward, using the base form of the verb for all subjects, singular or plural. An 'S' is added to the verb when using third person singular subjects.
Can you provide an example of a sentence in the simple present tense with a third person singular subject?
-Yes, an example is 'He walks to school every day,' where 'walks' is the base form of the verb with an 'S' added for the third person singular subject 'he'.
What are some common verbs with irregular forms in the simple present tense?
-Common verbs with irregular forms in the simple present tense include 'to be' (I am, you are, he/she/it is, we/you/they are), 'to have' (I have, you have, he/she/it has, we/you/they have), 'to do' (I do, you do, he/she/it does, we/you/they do), and 'to go' (I go, you go, he/she/it goes, we/you/they go).
How can one practice using the simple present tense?
-One can practice using the simple present tense by filling in the blanks with the correct verb form, as demonstrated in the exercises provided in the script.
What is the base form of a verb in the context of the simple present tense?
-The base form of a verb, also known as the infinitive, is the form of the verb used without any conjugation, such as 'walk' or 'eat'.
Why is it necessary to memorize the irregular verb forms in the simple present tense?
-It is necessary to memorize the irregular verb forms because they do not follow the standard pattern of adding an 'S' for third person singular subjects and must be used correctly to ensure proper grammar.
How does the simple present tense help in describing habitual actions?
-The simple present tense is used to describe habitual actions or events that occur regularly, such as daily routines or scheduled activities.
Can the simple present tense be used for future events that are scheduled or planned?
-Yes, the simple present tense can be used for future events that are scheduled or planned, such as 'I fly to New York next week.'
Where can one find additional resources to practice the simple present tense?
-Additional resources to practice the simple present tense can be found in the PDF file available in the video description.
What is the significance of practicing the simple present tense?
-Practicing the simple present tense helps in becoming more confident and fluent in using it correctly, which is essential for clear communication in English.
Outlines
📚 Introduction to Simple Present Tense
This paragraph introduces the concept of the simple present tense, explaining its use for describing regular or habitual actions and events that occur in the present. The structure of sentences in this tense is outlined, where the base form of the verb is used for all subjects, with an added 's' for third-person singular subjects. Examples are provided to illustrate the use of regular and irregular verbs in the simple present tense. The paragraph concludes with an invitation to practice using the tense through exercises.
🚀 Mastering Simple Present Tense
This paragraph serves as a recap and reinforcement of the simple present tense. It reiterates the tense's application for regular or ongoing actions and the sentence structure, emphasizing the base form of the verb with an 's' for third-person singular. The paragraph also mentions the need to memorize irregular verb forms and assures learners that practice will lead to proficiency. It concludes with encouragement to continue practicing and a prompt to download a PDF for further study.
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Keywords
💡Simple Present Tense
💡Actions
💡Events
💡Base Form of the Verb
💡Third Person Singular
💡Irregular Verbs
💡Exercises
💡Mastering
💡PDF File
💡Practice
💡Confidence
Highlights
Introduction to the simple present tense
Definition of the simple present tense
Use of simple present tense for regular or always occurring actions
Formation of sentences in the simple present tense
Structure of simple present tense sentences
Use of base form of the verb and adding 's' for third person singular
Example sentence with third person singular subject
Additional examples of simple present tense sentences
Explanation of irregular verb forms in the simple present tense
List of common irregular verbs in the simple present tense
Exercises to practice simple present tense
Example exercise with 'he lives nearby'
Exercises with various subjects and verbs
Summary of the simple present tense usage
Encouragement to practice and master the simple present tense
Availability of a simple present tense PDF for download
Transcripts
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hello everyone welcome to today's lesson
on the simple present tense
today we're going to learn what it is
when to use it and how to form sentences
in the simple present tense let's start
with the basics
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the simple present tense is used to
describe actions or events that are
happening now regularly or always
for example
I eat breakfast every day
or she works at the library on Saturdays
these are actions that are happening
regularly or always
now let's move on to how we form
sentences in the simple present tense
the structure is straightforward and
it's the same for all subjects whether
singular or plural
we use the base form of the verb also
known as the infinitive and add an S to
the verb when using third person
singular subjects
subject plus base form of verb plus s
when using third person singular
subjects let me give you an example he
walks to school every day in this
sentence the subject is he and we use
the base form of the verb walk with an S
added to it to indicate that it's a
third person singular subject
now let's look at some more examples I
eat breakfast every day she works at the
library on Saturdays they play soccer on
weekends the dog barks at the mailman as
you can see the structure of each
sentence is the same and we only add an
S to the verb when using a third person
singular subject now let's move on to
some common verbs that have irregular
forms in the simple present tense common
verbs with irregular forms to be I am
you are he she it is we you they are
to have I have you have he she it has we
youth they have
to do I do you do he she it does we you
they do to go I go you go he she it goes
we you they go these verbs have
irregular forms in the simple present
tense and you need to memorize them but
don't worry with practice you'll get the
hang of it
now it's time for some exercises
fill in the blanks using the simple
present tense form of the verb
are you ready let's start
he lives nearby
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thank you
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she runs a boutique in town
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he reads at least five newspapers in the
morning
foreign
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lions and tigers live in jungles
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the mother cat adores her kittens
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Cedar both sings and dances
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both my parents work in a factory
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my uncle and Aunt travel a lot
the mother hen takes care of her chicks
until they are old enough
thank you
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people work to earn a living
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great job you're now well on your way to
mastering the simple present tense to
summarize
the simple present tense is used to
describe actions or events that are
happening now regularly or always
we use the base form of the verb and add
an S to the verb when using third person
singular subjects some common verbs have
irregular forms in the simple present
tense which you need to memorize
with practice you'll become more
confident in using the simple present
tense thank you for joining me today and
I hope you found this lesson helpful
remember to keep practicing and you'll
be using the simple present tense like a
pro in no time
you can download the simple present
tense PDF file from the video
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