Present Simple

For Beginners

Adverbs of Frequency

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always

usually

often sometimes seldom

never

Adverbs of Frequency

Adverbs of Frequency
They are placed before the main verb.
( EXCEPTION: verb be)
I always have breakfast.
I usually do my homework in the afternoon.
I often eat fish.
BUT: I am never late for school.

Verb Conjugation
3rd singular (He / She / It)
MOST VERBS --> We add s :
Work
Speak
Write
Love
Talk

works
speaks
writes
loves
talks

She always talks about school.

Verb Conjugation
3rd singular (He / She / It)
VERBS ENDING IN S, -CH, -SH, -X, -O -->
We add -es:
kiss
Kisses
Watch
watches
Wash
washes
Fix
fixes
Go
goes
Ben never washes his hands!

Verb Conjugation
3rd singular (He / She / It)
VERBS ENDING IN CONSONANT+Y -->We
remove y and add ies :
Study studies
Worryworries
Cry
cries
Study studies
e.g. Mary sometimes studies at night.

Verb Conjugation
3rd singular (He / She / It)

Irregular Verb :

Have

has

Mary has breakfast at seven oclock.