Simple Present Tense With Examples | Present Indefinite Tense | Tenses in English

Summary

In this lesson, students are introduced to the structure and usage of the Simple Present tense, also known as Present Indefinite. The teacher explains the basic structure of sentences in this tense: Subject + Verb (first form) + Object (SVO). Emphasis is placed on adding 's' or 'es' to the verb when the subject is third-person singular (he, she, it, or singular nouns). The teacher provides various examples to illustrate the concept, including sentences with and without objects, and highlights how the verb form changes based on the subject. The session also covers how to form simple present sentences that make sense even without an object.

Takeaways

• 😀 The Simple Present tense is used to describe habitual actions, routines, and general truths.
• 😀 The basic structure of a sentence in the Simple Present tense is Subject + Verb + Object (SVO).
• 😀 For singular subjects (he, she, it, or singular nouns), add 's' or 'es' to the verb.
• 😀 The verb used in the Simple Present tense should be in its base form (first form).
• 😀 In some sentences, an object is not required for the sentence to make sense (e.g., 'I go', 'He jumps').
• 😀 The verb 'to be' (am, is, are) is sometimes used in the Simple Present tense, but it wasn't covered in this script.
• 😀 In sentences with he, she, or it as the subject, you must add 's' or 'es' to the verb (e.g., 'She drives', 'He runs').
• 😀 Example sentences with complete SVO structure: 'I eat an apple', 'She drives my car', and 'They open that door'.
• 😀 Some verbs do not require an object in a sentence but still convey a complete meaning (e.g., 'I go', 'He jumps').
• 😀 The subject-verb agreement in the Simple Present tense is essential for correct sentence construction (e.g., 'She eats' vs. 'They eat').

Q & A

What is the Simple Present Tense also known as?

The Simple Present Tense is also known as the Present Indefinite Tense.

What is the basic structure of a Simple Present Tense sentence?

The basic structure of a Simple Present Tense sentence is Subject (S) + Verb (V) + Object (O).

What do 'S', 'V', and 'O' stand for in the sentence structure?

'S' stands for Subject, 'V' stands for Verb, and 'O' stands for Object.

How do we form a verb in the Simple Present Tense for singular subjects like 'he', 'she', or 'it'?

For singular subjects like 'he', 'she', or 'it', we add 's' or 'es' to the base form of the verb.

Can you give an example of a sentence in the Simple Present Tense with a singular subject?

Yes, an example is 'She eats an apple.' 'She' is the subject, 'eats' is the verb (with 's' added), and 'an apple' is the object.

Is it necessary to have an object in every Simple Present Tense sentence?

No, it is not necessary. Some sentences in the Simple Present Tense do not require an object, such as 'I go' or 'He jumps'.

What happens when the subject is plural, such as 'we' or 'they'?

When the subject is plural, we use the base form of the verb without adding 's' or 'es'. For example, 'We love boating' or 'They write books.'

Why do we add 's' or 'es' to the verb for singular subjects?

We add 's' or 'es' to the verb for singular subjects to indicate the third-person singular form, which is a rule in English grammar for the Simple Present Tense.

Can you provide an example of a Simple Present Tense sentence without an object?

Sure! 'I go.' Here, 'I' is the subject, 'go' is the verb, and there is no object, yet the sentence still makes sense.

What is the difference between 'eat' and 'eats' in the Simple Present Tense?

'Eat' is the base form of the verb used with subjects like 'I', 'we', or 'they'. 'Eats' is the form used with singular subjects like 'he', 'she', or 'it'. For example, 'I eat' vs. 'She eats'.