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2. We use the simple present
tense to refer to actions and
events that are true at the
present time, and that happen
regularly as a habit.

3. I am a tadpole.

4. 1. When we talk about
something that is true, and will
be true for some time (though
may change in the future), we
use the simple present tense.
My name is Emily Chan.
I am eight years old.

5. 2. The simple present tense
tells us about an action that
is done regularly or as a
habit.
Tom walks to walk every
morning.
My dog barks when a stranger
comes to the door.
I often eat rambutans.

6. 3. The simple present tense
expresses general truth or
scientific fact that will not
change over time.
Mosquitoes cause malaria.
The earth orbits the sun.

7. 3. We use the simple present
tense to talk about an event
or action that has been
planned for the future.
Our principal retires at the
end of the year.
We move to our new flat at
the end of the week.

8. Events or actions that have
fixed times in the future
also use simple present
tense.
The train for Jakarta leaves at
5:30 p.m.
The office closes on a Monday
afternoon.

9. We use the simple present
tense to talk about an action
that begins and ends
approximately at the moment
of speaking.
The striker kicks the ball
towards the goal and the
goalkeeper catches it.
I add the sugar and mix it with
butter.

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