We use the present simple
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for facts ( things that are always true )
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for permanent situations
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to describe opinions and ideas
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to describe likes and dislikes
We use the present simple for things that are often repeated, or that happen regularly
We usually use the present simple when we describe what happens in a film, play or book
SIMPLE PRESENT TENSE
POSITIVE SENTENCE :
I
You
We
They
He
She
It
verb
verb ( add -s )
Examples :
I speak English
You speak English
We speak English
They speak English
He speaks English
She speaks English
It speaks English
I
You
We don't verb
They
He
She doesn't verb
It
Examples :
I don't watch TV
You don't watch TV
We don't watch TV
They don't watch TV
He doesn't watch TV
She doesn't watch TV
It doesn't watch TV
QUESTION SENTENCE :
Do
I
you
we verb
they
he
she verb
it
Does
Examples :
Do I read book ?
Do you read book ?
Do we read book ?
Do they read book ?
Does he read book ?
Does she read book ?
Does it read book ?
POSITIVE ANSWER :
Yes , I / You / We / They do
He / She / It does
NEGATIVE ANSWER :
No , I / You / We / They don't
He / She / It doesn't