Structure:
- For most verbs: Subject + base form of the verb (e.g., I eat, he works).
- For third-person singular (he, she, it): Add -s or -es to the base form of the verb (e.g., he eats, she works).
Examples:
- Affirmative Statements:
- I play tennis every Sunday.
- She watches movies on Fridays.
- The sun rises in the east.
- Negative Statements:
- I don't like coffee.
- He doesn't play video games.
- We don't go to the gym on Saturdays.
- Questions:
- Do you like pizza?
- Does she work here?
- What time does the movie start?
- Routines and Habits:
- I always go for a walk in the evening.
- He usually takes the bus to work.
- They often visit their grandparents.
- Facts and General Truths:
- Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius.
- The Earth revolves around the sun.
- The company opens at 9 AM.
Remember, the present simple tense is not just about the current moment; it's often used for repeated actions, habits, and things that are generally true.