1. Paco likes sports
Identify the Present Simple Tense
When do we use the Present Simple Tense?
We use the simple present tense when:
- the action is general
- the action happens all the time, or habitually, in the past, present and future
- the action is not only happening now
- the statement is always true
| Charles drives a taxi. | ||
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| It is John's job to drive a taxi. He does it every day. Past, present and future. | ||
Solved exercise
As you know, we use the Present Simple Tense for daily routines. Here you have some verbs to fill in the gaps below about Paco's habits:
Every weekday morning Paco as soon as his alarm . After 10 minutes he and goes to the bathroom. He always a shower, his teeth and his hair. After his shower he
In the bedroom Paco , he sometimes trousers, a pullover and shoes. Next he usually goes to the kitchen and himself a cup of tea, although he often drinks coffee instead of tea. For breakfast he often cornflakes, toast and marmalade and a piece of fruit. After breakfast he his car keys and to the university. He is never late for his lessons.Remember! Take into account the third person singular endings.
- Practice here with the Present Simple Tense in affirmative, negative and interrogative forms.
- In order to learn about daily routines try to do this exercise.
Grammar explanation
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