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The Simple Present

Author: Sydney Bauer

Simple Present Tense

 

Simple Present Tense

“Simple” simply means that there are no auxiliary or “helping” verbs accompanying the verb. Therefore, Simple Present Tense is a verb expressed in the present tense on it’s own within a sentence. Use the simple present tense when describing a present (but not on-going) action. It is also known as the timeless present tense and used to describe a present and constant action (again, not on-going). 

 

Not all verbs require the –s ending to appear in the present tense. For example: 

The Simple Present Tense