Simple Present Tense

A.Definition
The simple present is a verb tense with two main uses. We use the simple present tense when an action is happening right now, or when it happens regularly (or unceasingly, which is why it’s sometimes called present indefinite). Depending on the person, the simple present tense is formed by using the root form or by adding s or es to the end.
B.Function
The function of the simple present tense is to express facts, habits, truths and situations that are permanent. 
C. three kinds of sentences in the simple present tense: positive, negative, and question.
1. For a positive sentence: If the subject in the sentence is singular, then the formula to make the sentence is S + Verb 1 (s/es).
- She goes to work every Monday to Friday 

If the subject is plural, the Simple Present Tense formula is S (plural subject) + Verb 1.
- We sometimes go to the library on Saturday morning.
2. For negative sentence, Subject followed by do/does, then not, and verb 1.

The use of do/does depends on the subject of the sentence. If the subject is singular (singular subject), then use does. However, use do if the subject is plural (plural subject).
- She does not work in the library on Saturday morning.
3. For yes/no question sentence, do/does are placed at the beginning of the sentence, followed by a subject and verb 1. Also, add a question mark (?).
- Does she work in the library on Saturday morning?

Question Word
- What are you doing? 
- Who is the sender? 
- When is your birthday? 
- Why are you sad? 
- Where do you live?
- Which dress fits me better? 
- Whose are they keys? 
- How do you learn English? 
- Whom did you come with me? 

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