Form : V+ s/es in third person
USE
1. Repeated Action
Use the simple present to express the idea that an action is repeated or usual. The action can be a habit, a hobby, a daily event, a schedule event or something that often happens.
Examples
- I play tennis.
- She doesn't play tennis.
- Does he play tennis?
- The bus leaves every morning at 7 am.
- When does the bus usually leave?
- He never forgets his wallet.
- Every twelve months, the Earth circles the sun.
2. Fact or Generalizations.
Indicate the speaker believes that a fact was true before, is true now, and will be true in the future. It's also used to make generalizations about people or things.
Example
- Cats like milk.
- Birds don't like milk.
- Do pigs like milk?
- Taipei is a small city.
- California is in America.
3. Scheduled events in the near future.
This is most commonly done when talking about public transformation, but it can be used with other scheduled events as well.
Example
- The bus leaves tonight at 8 pm.
- When do we broad the plane?
- The party starts at 7 o'clock.
- When does class begin tomorrow?
4. Now
Use to express the idea that an action is happening or is not happening now.
Example
- I am here now.
- She is not here now.
- He needs help right now.
- He doesn't need help now.
- Do you have your passport with you?
ADVERB PLACEMENT
The examples below show the placement adverbs such as; always, only, never, ever, just, still. etc
-You only speak English.
- Do you only speak English?
ACTIVE/PASSIVE
- Once a week. Mr. Chang cleans the car. --> active
- Once a week, the car is cleaned by Mr. Chang. --> passive
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