The SIMPLE PRESENT tense is one of the most basic and important verb tenses in English. We use it to talk about habits, ROUTINES, general truths, and permanent situations. For example, when you say “I WAKE up at 7 AM” or “The sun rises in the east”, you are using the Simple Present.

The structure is usually the subject plus the verb in its base form. However, for the third person singular (He, She, It), we usually add an “s” or “es” to the verb. Common verbs used in daily routines include STUDY, WORK, PLAY, EAT, and SLEEP. Other useful verbs are WATCH (like watching TV), LISTEN (to music), and GO (to school).

Understanding how to use auxiliary verbs like DO and DOES is crucial for making questions and negative sentences in this tense. For instance, “Do you like pizza?” or “She does not (doesn’t) walk to school”. Learning these verbs helps you describe your DAILY life and share information about yourself and others. Practicing these ACTIONS builds a strong foundation for SPEAKING English fluently.