Simple present

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Simple present tense

The simple present expresses an action in the present taking place once, never or several times. It is also used for actions that take place one after another and for actions that are set by a timetable or schedule. The simple present also expresses facts in the present.

PLEASE, BE CAREFUL WITH THIS! 

*When you talk about  HE, SHE or IT you must to put  -S at the end of the verb

¿When I can use simple present?

• Use #1  ---> Facts 

The Simple Present can also indicate the speaker believes that a fact was true before, is true now, and will be true in the future. It is not important if the speaker is correct about the fact. It is also used to make generalizations about people or things

EX.

1. Cows eat grass 
2. Chile is located in South America
3. Tables are not made of bubbles

• Use #2 ---> Routine

In this case, the simple present is used in actions that you made every day, is part of your daily routine

EX.

1. I brush my teeth every day
2. My mother have breakfast every morning at 10:00
3. Karla makes her bed all mondays

• Use #3 ---> Feeling /Thoughts

• Use #4 ---> Generalization

Generalization is similar than FACT, it depends of your own point of view.

EX.

1. Birds like fly
2. That group of people are nice
3. All men are the same.

• Use #5 ---> Repeated action

Use the Simple Present to express the idea that an action is repeated or usual. The action can be a habit, a hobby, a daily event, a scheduled event or something that often happens.

Ex.

1. I play soccer every sunday
2. He never forgets his wallet
3. Maria always do her homework