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Updated on 29 Oct 2025, 15:24 IST
The simple present tense is used for habitual actions, general truths, and fixed arrangements. To form it, use the base form of the verb (e.g., "I walk," "they walk"), and for the third-person singular (he, she, it), add an "-s" or "-es" to the verb (e.g., "he walks," "she watches").
The Simple Present Tense is a verb tense used to express actions that happen regularly, facts that are always true, and general statements. It shows habits, routines, and universal truths.
Definition: The simple present tense describes an action that happens all the time or a situation that is true now. It is one of the most commonly used tenses in English.
Structure
For plural subjects (I, you, we, they):
Use the base form of the verb.
Example: I play football.
For singular subjects (he, she, it):
Add -s or -es to the verb.
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Example: She plays football.
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| Sentence Type | Formula | Example |
| Affirmative (+) | Subject + base form of verb (+ s/es) | I play cricket. / He plays cricket. |
| Negative (−) | Subject + do/does + not + base verb | I do not play cricket. / He does not play cricket. |
| Interrogative (?) | Do/Does + subject + base verb? | Do you play cricket? / Does he play cricket? |
Habits and Daily Routines
Used to talk about things we do regularly.
Example: She goes to school every day.
General Facts and Truths
Used for statements that are always true.
Example: The sun rises in the east.
Scheduled Events (Future Reference)
Used for fixed future events, especially in timetables.
Example: The train leaves at 6 p.m.
Instructions or Directions
Used in giving orders or instructions.
Example: First, add sugar. Then stir the tea.
Commentaries or Narrations
Used in sports commentaries or storytelling.
Example: He passes the ball and scores!
Permanent Situations or Characteristics
Used for things that generally stay the same.
Example: She lives in Delhi.
Feelings, Thoughts, and States
Used with verbs that describe emotions or mental states.
Example: I like this song.
| Type | Structure | Examples |
| Affirmative | Subject + Base Verb (V1) [+ s/es for he/she/it] + Object | I play football. She reads a book. They work hard. |
| Negative | Subject + do/does + not + Base Verb (V1) + Object | I do not like coffee. He does not watch TV. They do not play cricket. |
| Interrogative | Do/Does + Subject + Base Verb (V1) + Object +? | Do you play football? Does she read books? Do they go to school? |
I wake up early every day.
She drinks coffee in the morning.
They play football on Sundays.
He reads the newspaper daily.
We watch movies on weekends.
The sun rises in the east.
Birds sing in the morning.
My brother studies in London.
It rains heavily in July.
I like chocolate ice cream.
She teaches English at a school.
The shop opens at 9 a.m.
He goes to the gym regularly.
We celebrate Diwali every year.
Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius.
They visit their grandparents often.
I write emails every morning.
She speaks three languages.
The earth moves around the sun.
My father drives to work.
| No. | English Sentence | Hindi Meaning |
| 1 | I play cricket. | मैं क्रिकेट खेलता हूँ। |
| 2 | She sings well. | वह अच्छा गाती है। |
| 3 | They go to school. | वे स्कूल जाते हैं। |
| 4 | He reads a book. | वह किताब पढ़ता है। |
| 5 | We watch TV. | हम टीवी देखते हैं। |
| 6 | The sun rises in the east. | सूरज पूर्व दिशा में उगता है। |
| 7 | I eat breakfast at 8 a.m. | मैं सुबह 8 बजे नाश्ता करता हूँ। |
| 8 | Birds fly in the sky. | पक्षी आसमान में उड़ते हैं। |
| 9 | She teaches English. | वह अंग्रेज़ी पढ़ाती है। |
| 10 | It rains in July. | जुलाई में बारिश होती है। |
| 11 | You look happy. | तुम खुश दिखते हो। |
| 12 | They live in Delhi. | वे दिल्ली में रहते हैं। |
| 13 | I love my country. | मैं अपने देश से प्यार करता हूँ। |
| 14 | He goes to the office. | वह दफ़्तर जाता है। |
| 15 | We play chess. | हम शतरंज खेलते हैं। |
| 16 | She writes beautifully. | वह सुंदर लिखती है। |
| 17 | I study every night. | मैं हर रात पढ़ाई करता हूँ। |
| 18 | The train leaves at 6 p.m. | ट्रेन शाम 6 बजे चलती है। |
| 19 | Children like sweets. | बच्चों को मिठाइयाँ पसंद हैं। |
| 20 | My mother cooks food. | मेरी माँ खाना बनाती है। |
| Aspect | Simple Present Tense | Present Continuous Tense |
| Definition | Expresses habitual actions, universal truths, and fixed arrangements. | Expresses actions happening right now or around the present moment. |
| Structure | Subject + Base Verb (V1) (add s/es for he/she/it) | Subject + am/is/are + Verb + ing |
| Example 1 | I play cricket. | I am playing cricket. |
| Example 2 | She reads books. | She is reading a book. |
| Example 3 | They go to school every day. | They are going to school now. |
| Time Reference | Regularly, usually, always, often, sometimes, every day/week/month | Now, right now, at the moment, currently, these days |
| Usage | 1. Daily habits or routines2. Permanent situations3. Universal truths4. Timetabled events | 1. Actions happening at the moment2. Temporary actions3. Future plans (near future) |
| Examples (Usage) | - He works in a bank.- The sun rises in the east.- The bus leaves at 6 p.m. | - He is working in the bank now.- The sun is shining brightly.- We are leaving tomorrow. |
| Keywords | always, usually, often, never, every day | now, at present, today, currently, right now |
| Focus | Describes what usually happens. | Describes what is happening right now. |
| Feature | Simple Present Tense | Present Progressive Tense |
| Definition | Describes habits, routines, general truths, or fixed schedules. | Describes actions happening now or temporary ongoing actions. |
| Structure | Subject + Base Verb (V1) (+ s/es for he/she/it) | Subject + am/is/are + Verb-ing |
| Time Reference | Always, usually, every day, often, sometimes | Now, at the moment, currently, right now |
| Usage 1 | Regular or habitual actions. | Actions happening at this moment. |
| Example 1 | I play football every Sunday. | I am playing football right now. |
| Usage 2 | General truths or facts. | Temporary actions or changing situations. |
| Example 2 | Water boils at 100°C. | The water is boiling now. |
| Usage 3 | Fixed future timetables. | Planned future actions (near future). |
| Example 3 | The train leaves at 6 a.m. | We are leaving tomorrow. |
| Keywords | Always, usually, often, never, every day | Now, today, at present, currently |
| Focus | Describes what happens regularly or generally. | Describes what is happening right now or temporarily. |
English has many tenses, but the Simple Present and Present Progressive are the most commonly used in everyday life.
Use it for habits, routines, or facts that don't change often.
Real-life uses:
Tip: Use this tense when something happens regularly or is always true.
Use it for actions happening right now or temporarily.
Real-life uses:
Tip: Use this tense when something is in progress or temporary.
| Context | Simple Present | Present Progressive |
| Daily Routine | I go to the gym every day. | I am going to the gym now. |
| Work | She works in marketing. | She is working from home today. |
| Weather | It rains a lot here. | It is raining right now. |
| Future | The class starts at 9. | We are starting a new project tomorrow. |
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It is a tense used to describe habits, general truths, routines, and fixed events.
Example: She goes to school every day.
Affirmative: Subject + Base Verb (V1) [+ s/es for he/she/it]
Negative: Subject + do/does + not + Base Verb (V1)
Add s or es when the subject is he, she, or it.
Example: He plays football. / She goes to work.
Always, usually, often, never, sometimes, every day/week/month.
Yes. It’s used for fixed schedules or timetables.
Example: The flight leaves at 6 p.m.
Use do and does.
Do → I, you, we, they
Yes. Start with Do or Does.
Example: Do you like tea? / Does she play piano?
Yes. It is used with stative verbs like love, like, know, believe.
Example: I like this song.
Simple Present: Regular or habitual actions → I work every day.
Present Continuous: Actions happening now → I am working right now.