Simple Present ❗ O Tempo Verbal mais Utilizado no Inglês❗ | Teacher Elza

Summary

In this video, the speaker explains the basic rules of using the Simple Present tense in English. They cover its use for daily routines, universal truths, and permanent situations. Key points include adding 's' or 'es' for he, she, or it, as well as how to form negative sentences and questions with 'do' and 'does'. The video also highlights important spelling rules and offers practical examples. The speaker encourages viewers to practice, reinforcing the idea that the Simple Present is essential for expressing regular actions and facts in English.

Takeaways

• 😀 Simple Present is used to talk about daily routines, habits, hobbies, and frequent actions in the present.
• 😀 Simple Present also expresses universal truths, scientific facts, and enduring situations.
• 😀 In Simple Present, when referring to he, she, or it, verbs must be conjugated with an 's' or 'ies'.
• 😀 If a verb ends in 'y' and the preceding letter is a vowel, you add 's'. If it's a consonant, change 'y' to 'ies'.
• 😀 Some verbs in the Simple Present require an additional 'e' before adding 's' to make them pronounceable (e.g., 'kiss' becomes 'kisses').
• 😀 To form negative sentences in Simple Present, use the auxiliary verb 'do' with 'not' (e.g., 'I do not play').
• 😀 To form questions in Simple Present, use 'do' or 'does' at the beginning of the sentence (e.g., 'Do you like pizza?').
• 😀 For he, she, or it, the auxiliary verb 'does' is used in questions and negations, while the main verb remains in its base form.
• 😀 In English, short answers to questions don't require the main verb to be repeated. 'Yes, I do' or 'No, I don't' is enough.
• 😀 The main difference between 'do' and 'does' is that 'does' is used with third-person singular subjects (he, she, it).
• 😀 Consistent practice, like exercises and guided activities, is crucial for mastering the Simple Present tense.

Q & A

What is the main focus of the video?

The main focus of the video is explaining the usage of the Simple Present tense in English, covering its rules, examples, and how to apply it in daily language use.

What are the key situations where Simple Present is used?

Simple Present is used for talking about frequent actions, routines, habits, hobbies, universal truths, and enduring situations.

How does Simple Present relate to the song mentioned at the beginning?

The song referenced shows examples of actions in the present tense. While the last verse is in the past, the rest of the song uses verbs in the present to describe actions that are habitual and ongoing.

What is the significance of adding 's' or 'ies' to verbs in Simple Present?

In Simple Present, verbs take 's' or 'ies' when used with third-person singular subjects (he, she, it, or singular nouns). 's' is added when a vowel precedes 'y', while 'ies' is used when a consonant precedes 'y'.

Can you explain the rule about using 'do' and 'does' in negative sentences?

In negative sentences in Simple Present, 'do' or 'does' is used with 'not' to form the negation. 'Do' is used for plural subjects and 'I/you/we/they,' while 'does' is used for singular third-person subjects (he/she/it).

What happens when 'do' or 'does' is used in a question?

'Do' or 'does' is placed at the beginning of a sentence to form a question in Simple Present. This structure helps clarify that the sentence is interrogative.

How do you form a question in Simple Present for third-person subjects?

For third-person subjects (he, she, it), 'does' is used at the beginning of the question, and the main verb is in its base form without 's' or 'es'.

Why is the word 'does' necessary in questions and negatives?

'Does' is required in questions and negative sentences to assist the main verb in forming the proper structure. It doesn’t carry meaning by itself but helps maintain the correct sentence formation.

What role does 'do' play in affirmative statements?

'Do' is not used in affirmative sentences, except when making emphasis or in questions. For regular affirmative statements in Simple Present, verbs are used without 'do' or 'does', unless in the third-person singular form where 's' or 'es' is added.

What is the key takeaway about using 'do' and 'does' for short answers?

In short answers, we do not repeat the verb. Instead, we use 'do' or 'does' as the auxiliary verb to keep the answer short and to avoid repetition of the full verb form.