The Present Simple

1.Form

   Subject + V1 (Present Tense)  


2.Examples

    A. Positive Forms

•     I always get up at 5 am.
•     Cambodian people always welcome King Norodom Sihanom warmly.
•     Mary wants to play tennis with you.
•     Her brother is absent today.
•     Your parents are active in family.

 B.Negative Forms

•     We do not deceive you.
•     David doesn't drink coffee very often.
•     His uncle and aunt don't seem to be interested in him.
•     Danny's little brother doesn't stay alone.
•     I never drink coffee at night

Notes :
- do not = don't
- is not  = isn't
- does not = doesn't
- are not   = aren't

C.Question Forms

• What time do you usually have dinner?
• what time does she usually get home after work?
• What does this word mean?
• How long does it take from Phnom Penh to Takeo province?
• Why is she so nasty?
• Do you agree with my plans?
• Does Mary look beautiful?
• Are you aware of politics and economics in Cambodia?

3.Definition

   Q: Could you tell me the definition of the Present Simple?
   A: Yes,I could . Please listen to me carefully.

   3.1. The First Definition
          The Present Simple is used  to express an action that happens again and again or a present habit.

Examples

• I got to work by motorcycle everyday . (again and again)
• He smokes twenty cigarettes a day. (A present habit)
• My daughter does the washing up every morning. (Regular time)
• She washes her hair twice a week.
• My cousin does the washing on Sundays.
• I usually get up at 5 o'clock in the morning.
• He always works from dawn to dusk.
• I rarely go for a walk at night.

    3.2. The Second Definition
            The Present Simple is used to express a fact, which is always true.

Examples

• Sambath Ratanak Comes from Cambodia. (A fact)
• My daughter has brown eyes. (Permanent)
• The earth goes round the sun. (All time)
• I want $20. (Now)
• Some birds fly south in winter.
• You are tired.Why don't you go to bed early?

    3.2. The Third Definition
            The Present Simple is used to express a fact,which stays the same for a long time.

Examples

• I live in a flat in the center of town.
• My elder brother works in an export and import company.
• Nurses look after patients in hospital.
• My father works in Ministry of Interior.
• He prefers coffee to tea.

   3.4. The Present Simple is often used with adverbs of frequency

Examples:

• She's never late for work.
• I rarely see you these days.
• My younger sister doesn't often go for a walk.She has a busy day.
• I sometimes study English and tourism until 2 o'clock at night.
• I usually in a hurry in the morning.
• Being a student,I always pay attention to my course.