The present simple - generally used to refer to everyday habits that you have, to talk

about activities or routines which take place on a regular basis.

Ex: Tom takes the A train to work every day.

Peter usually gets home at seven in the evening.

Take a look at the following conjugation chart. Notice from the above dialogue and
following chart that the present simple is often used to describe what we do every
day. We use verbs of frequency (always, sometimes, usually, etc.) which indicate a
habit.

Examples Usage
Where do you work?
The store opens at 9 Permanent or long-lasting
o'clock. situations
She lives in New York.
I usually get up at 7
o'clock.
She doesn't often go to Regular habits and daily
the cinema. routines
When do they usually
have lunch?
The Earth revolves
around the Sun.
What does 'strange'
Facts
mean?
Water doesn't boil at
20°.
I love walking around
late at night during the
summer.
She hates flying! Feelings
What do you like? I
don't want to live in
Texas.
He doesn't agree with Opinions and states of mind
you.
I think he is a
wonderful student.
What do you consider
your best

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accomplishment?
The plane leaves at 4
p.m.
When do courses begin
Timetables and schedules
this semester?
The train doesn't arrive
until 10.35.
usually, always, often,
sometimes, on Saturdays, at
Common present time
weekends (on weekends US
expressions include:
English), rarely, on occasion,
never, seldom

Structure
In the positive form add an 's' to the base form of the
3rd person singular. If the verb ends in -y preceded by
a consonant, change the -y to -ies.
I
You
eat lunch at noon.
We
They
He
eats lunch
She at noon.
tries to have fun.
It

Conjugate the helping verb 'do' not (don't and doesn't)

the base form of the verb to make negatives.
I
You
don't leave at noon.
We
They
He
She doesn't leave at noon.
It

Conjugate the helping verb 'do' (do or does) the base

form of the verb in question forms.
I
You
Do leave at noon?
We
They
He
Does She leave at noon?
It

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Read the following interview using the simple present tense

Mark: Hello, Can I ask you some questions for an interview?

Jennifer: Yes, I can answer some questions.
Mark: Thank you for taking the time. Now, first question: What do you do?
Jennifer: I work in a library. I'm a librarian.
Mark: Are you married?
Jennifer: Yes, I am.
Mark: What does your husband do?
Jennifer: He works as a policeman.
Mark: Do you usually have dinner together?
Jennifer: Yes, we do.
Mark: How often does your husband exercise?
Jennifer: He sometimes exercises four times a week. But, he usually exercises only twice
a week.
Mark: Where do you like going on holiday?
Jennifer: We rarely go on holiday. However, we like going to the mountains if we can.
Mark: What type of books do you read?
Jennifer: I often read horror stories.
Mark: Thank you very much for answering my questions.
Jennifer: You're welcome!

Write the questions for the following answers.

-…………………………………………………..?

-I usually get up at seven o’clock.

-…………………………………………….?

-He often goes to the cinema twice a week.

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-……………………………………………..?

-They live in Chicago.

-………………………………………………?

-She is an accountant.

-………………………………………………?

-Yes, they have a car.

-……………………………………………….?

-I like listening to classical music.

Fill in the gaps with the correct form of the verbs 'to be' and 'to
have'. (Present tense only!)
Example: Michael ____ my brother. (key = is)
John ____ a white cat. (key = has)

1.
Your father a doctor.
2.
You something on your hair.
3.
you at home?
4.
we on the right way?
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5.
they friends?
6.
Mike Tyson a boxer?
7.
I your best friend?
8.
he a farmer?

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 9.
We good students. We learn hard.
10.
This animal black eyes.
11.
They a lovely garden.
12.
The teacher a yellow book.
13.
The boys a tennis match on Saturday.
14.
She two apples.
15.
Jerry some friends in America.
16.
Jack and Jill very good friends.
17.
It a white rose.
18.
I a big living-room.
19.
Doris a beautiful girl. She has won beauty contests.
20.
Doris a beautiful dress.