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Present simple



Present simple


We use the present simple to talk about actions we see as long term or permanent. It is a very common and very important tense.

Here, we are talking about regular actions or events.

•They drive to the office every day.
• She doesn't come here very often.
• The news usually starts at 6.00 every evening.
• Do you usually have bacon and eggs for breakfast?

Here, we are talking about facts.

• We have two children.
•Water freezes at 0° C or 32° F.
•What does this expression mean?
• The Thames flows through London.

Here, we are talking about future facts, usually found in a timetable or a chart.

• Christmas Day falls on a Monday this year.
•The plane leaves at 5.00 tomorrow morning.
•Ramadan doesn't start for another 3 weeks.

• Does the class begin at 10 or 11 this week?

Here, we are talking about our thoughts and feelings at the time of speaking. Although these feelings can be short-term, we use the present simple and not the present continuous.


• They don't ever agree with us.
•I think you are right.
•She doesn't want you to do it.
• Do you understand what I am trying to say.

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