1. Simple Present Tense

Form of Simple Present

• P: He speaks.
• N: He does not speak.
• Q: Does he speak?

Use of Simple Present

Simple Present is used for actions and situations in the present.

• Facts and situations in the present
  Expresses a fact or given situation.
  Examples:
  Our secretary works very hard.
  I do not agree with you.
• Actions in the present
  Actions that take place never, once, several times or regualary. (see also: signal words)
  Beispiele:
  Mister Brown never attends a meeting. He always sends me.
• Actions set by a timetable or schedule
  Actions in the future that we cannot influence, as their course is set by a timetable or schedule.
  Examples:
  The train leaves at 6:24.
  The conference starts at 9:30.

Signal Words of Simple Present

always, every …, never, normally, often, seldom, sometimes, usually If Clause Type I (If I talk, …)

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