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THE SIMPLE  PRESENT

The simple present tense in English is used to describe an action that is regular, true or normal.

We use the present tense:

1. For repeated or regular actions in the present time period.

  • I take the train to the office.

  • The train to Berlin leaves every hour.

  • John sleeps eight hours every night during the week.

 

2. For facts.

  • The President of The USA lives in The White House.

  • A dog has four legs.

  • We come from Switzerland.

 

3. For habits.

  • I get up early every day.

  • Carol brushes her teeth twice a day.

  • They travel to their country house every weekend.

 

4. For things that are always / generally true.

  • It rains a lot in winter.

  • The Queen of England lives in Buckingham Palace.

  • They speak English at work.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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