When Do We Use
the Simple Present Tense
The Present Indefinite Tense, also known as the Simple Present Tense, is used to express actions that are habitual or general truths. It is commonly used to talk about daily routines, facts, and universal truths
Structure of Present Indefinite Tense:
Affirmative Sentences: Subject + Base form of the verb (+s/es for third person singular) + Object
- You write adventurous stories.
- She writes in a जर्नी
- Note: Verb ends with 'e' - just add s
make + s = makes
Rules of adding 's': Most verbs simple
He plays online games She sings a melodious song.
Add 'es': -es is added when verb ends in: s, sh, ch, x,
My grandmother goes to the
temple every day.
- My father watches the news on TV daily.
Verbs ending in a consonant + 'y': Change 'y' to 'i' and add 'es' .
- The pigeon flies away and disappears from the earth.
- The baby cries when he sees a stranger.
Verbs ending in a vowel+ 'y': Just add 's'
- She enjoys doing bungee jumping.
- Sincerity pays in the long run.
PYQ Based MCQ TEST: Tense + have + Sense Verbs (Very Important)
Verbs of possession (have, own, possess, belong to) are not used in continuous tense.
He is having a big showroom in Delhi.
Here, ' having a big showroom shows permanent possession , not a temporary action. So, ' is having ' is wrong. We must use Simple Present Tense - has
Ans: He has a big showroom in Delhi.
When is ' having' correct with have?
When have + eat/ drink? experience/ take temporarily:
- I am having lunch
- She is having milkshake.
- He is having a headache.
But not for permanent possession:
- I am having a luxurious car.
