Simple Present Tense

Present Tense

1.  Present simple tense

2.  Present Continuous tense

3.  Present Perfect tense

4.  Present Perfect Continuous tense

Simple Present Tense

A sentence is presented in simple present tense when it is used to describe an action that's happening at present and does not indicate when the action is expected to end. Simple present tense is used when. 

1. The action that is taking place in general.

2. The action is not only occurring now; it repeats after regular intervals of time.

3. To indicate facts those are generally true.

4. The action for relating habits and routines that happen all the time, be it in the future, past or present.

Structure:

              Verb "+s/es" form is used;

Use first form of the verb “+ing”

Singular 3rd person subject — use ‘is’

Plural 1st, 2nd and 3rd person and singular 2nd person subject — use ‘are’

1st person singular — use ‘am’

In other words, it is "Subject + be (is, am, are) + Verb+ -ing + Object"

Some Examples:

• Please wait for a moment, Shyam is talking to Mary.
• We are late; he will be waiting for us at the restaurant now.
• Mom, I am playing football.
• Are they still living here?
• She is having her breakfast now.
• I’m planning to meet the Director tonight.