Uses of the Simple Present Tense

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As it is necessary to know the sentence structure of a tense in order to make sentences, it is equally important to know the uses of a tense in order to use it correctly. Today, we will learn the uses of the Simple Present Tense.


We use the Simple Present Tense:



1. For universal or general truths:

--- The sun rises in the east.

--- The good always prevails over the evil.



2. For habitual action (habits):

--- I get up at 5 o'clock in the morning everyday.



3. In clauses of time and condition:

--- If you come early, we will go to watch a film. (if you come - clause of condition)

--- I will cook food, when you come. (when you come - clause of time)



4. For a future action that is part of a fixed time-table or programme.

--- The train leaves in the morning tomorrow. (future event, part of a fixed time-table)

--- The Prime Minister leaves for the USA tonight. (future event, part of a fixed programme)



5. In exclamatory sentences starting with "here" and "there".

--- Here comes the train!

--- There he goes!




I hope this helps.




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