Present Simple: Learn to Use it in a Sentence

Present Simple: Learn to Use it in a Sentence

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to use Present Simple in a sentence.

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What do you already know about using Present Simple in a sentence?

What is Present Simple?

Present Simple is a tense that is used to describe habits, routines, and general facts.

Explain the concept of Present Simple and give examples.

Structure of Present Simple

The structure of Present Simple is subject + verb (base form) + s/es (for third person singular).

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Subject-Verb Agreement

In Present Simple, the verb must agree with the subject in number and person.

Explain subject-verb agreement and give examples.

Negative Sentences

To make a negative sentence in Present Simple, use the auxiliary verb 'do/does' + not + base form of the verb.

Explain how to form negative sentences in Present Simple and give examples.

Question Sentences

To make a question sentence in Present Simple, use the auxiliary verb 'do/does' + subject + base form of the verb.

Explain how to form question sentences in Present Simple and give examples.

Time Expressions

Time expressions like 'always', 'usually', and 'sometimes' are often used with Present Simple.

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Examples of Present Simple

She drinks coffee every morning. They play soccer on Saturdays. The sun rises in the east.

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Practice Exercise 1

Complete the following sentence: Sarah ___ tennis every Sunday. (plays / play / played)

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Practice Exercise 2

Rewrite the following sentence in negative form: I drink tea every evening.

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Practice Exercise 3

Write a question using the following sentence: The train arrives at 8 PM.

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Interactive Exercise 1

Drag and drop the correct verb form into the sentence: She ___ basketball every week. (plays / playing / played)

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Interactive Exercise 2

Choose the correct verb form to complete the sentence: My brother ___ his breakfast at 7 AM. (eats / eat / ate)

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Interactive Exercise 3

Complete the sentence by choosing the correct time expression: We ___ go to the beach on Sundays. (sometimes / yesterday / now)

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Common Mistakes

Common mistakes include forgetting to add 's/es' for third person singular and using the wrong verb form.

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Tips for Success

To master Present Simple, practice regularly and pay attention to subject-verb agreement.

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Review

What is Present Simple? What is the structure of Present Simple? How do you form negative and question sentences in Present Simple?

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Quiz

Provide a quiz to test students' understanding of Present Simple.

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Conclusion

Congratulations! You have learned to use Present Simple in a sentence.

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Further Resources

Provide links to further resources for students to practice and review Present Simple.

Include links to online exercises, videos, and articles.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.