This document discusses the present simple tense in English. It separates verbs into two categories: forms of to be, have, and modal verbs, which do not require an auxiliary verb in questions and negatives, and all other "lexical verbs" which do require an auxiliary verb like do/does. It provides examples of using the present simple for habitual actions, permanent states, and general truths/laws. Signal words that can indicate the present simple tense are also mentioned.
2. PRESENT SIMPLE Whenusingthepresent simple, itisimportanttoseparatetheseverbsfromtherest of verbs; TO BE, HAVE GOT and MODAL VERBS. They are specialverbs and do notneedthe auxiliar DO/DOES in negativesentences and questions. Forexample:
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4. Lexical verbs Therest of verbs, lexical verbs, needan auxiliar (DO/DOES) tomakesentences in thenegative and interrogativeform of thepresent simple. Like in thefollowingexamples:
6. USES OF THE PRESENT SIMPLE HABITUAL ACTIONS. “Theygotoschoolby bus everyday.”/ “Westartclasses at 8:15.” PERMANENT STATES. “He’sgotgreeneyes.” / “SheisMexican.”/ “He lives in Italy.” GENERAL TRUTHS AND LAWS. “Thetemperaturerises in summer.” / “Lionseatmeat.”
