Simple Present Tense (1)

The simple present tense is used when we speaks about habits, general fact, and time tables. However, just because something is true does not necessarily mean it takes the present simple tense, nor does something have to be occuring in the present moment in time for it to be in the simple present tense. It is called the simple present tense because its basic form consists of one word only. It does not require an auxiliary verb to achieve its meaning. Most verbs in the present simple tense are in the same form as the invinitive verb. However, if it is ini the third-person singular form, then it usually takes the ending – (e)s. For Example: I live in London (fact: I live permanently in London) Hans comes from berlin. (fact: Hans is originally form berlin) Mary has breakfast every morning. (habits) Now let’s see how the form and meaning of the verbs change if we add the auxiliary verb “be”. I am living in london. (still a fact, but it now highligh...