Simple Present Tense

Uses of the Simple Present Tense

Permanent or long-lasting situations • Where do you work?

• The store opens at 9 o'clock.

• She lives in New York.

Regular habits and daily routines • I usually get up at 7 o'clock.

• She doesn't often go to the cinema.

• When do they usually have lunch?

Facts • The Earth revolves around the Sun.

• What does 'strange' mean?

• Water doesn't boil at 20 degrees.

Feelings • I love walking around late at night during the

summer.• She hates flying!• What do you like? • I don't want to live in Texas.

Opinions and states of mind • He doesn't agree with you.• I think he is a wonderful student.• What do you consider your best

accomplishment?

Timetables and schedules • The plane leaves at 4 p.m.

• When do courses begin this semester?

• The train doesn't arrive until 10.35.

Time expressions for the Simple Present Tense

usually, always, often, sometimes, on Saturdays, on weekends US English, rarely, on occasion,

never, seldom