Basic Grammar: Introduction to Simple Present

The simple present tense is used to describe truths: facts, habits, definitions. Like its name, it is pretty simple! Click "Show more" for examples and links.

This is a simple tense, but its easy to forget when to add S to the verb. Watch Misha and Larissa play some games to practice this tricky point!

0:23 Uses of the Simple Present

The simple present is used for true things, facts, schedules and habits.

0:37 Basic Form of the Simple Present with pronouns I, you, we, they

Subject + BASE VERB
For example: I go, I like, I dance

1:02 Form of the Simple Present with pronouns he, she, it

Subject + VERB-s
For example: She likes, he likes

1:36 First Game, Instructions

5:45 Review

6:10 Second Game, Instructions

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[rebekahmcgaughey]

THanks for this video. I love the games. Here are my 3 sentences is the Simple Present:
I feed it in the morning.
It likes to chase the cats.
People like to walk it.

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[katMFpugs]

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[shahedbadi]

Im a new English teacher im gonna use ur game bcuz my next lesson is 😍 gonna be present simple he/she/it😍😍