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Active Simple

Present Simple tense

The Present Simple Tense (also known as Simple
Present) is used to talk about regular or permanent
activities and situations. It is one of the most
commonly used tenses in English.
Formation
To form the present simple, use the base form of
the verb for all persons except third person
singular. Third person singular is formed by
adding s or es to the base form.
I-We –You –They [ infinitive verb]
She –He –It [verb +s or es]
Examples:
I do my homework
She does her homework.
Negative form:
Negative means 'not'
Subject + do (or does) + not + base form of the
verb.
Does [ she – he –it ]
Do [I –We -You -They ]
Examples:
 I do not play
 You do not play
 He does not play.
 She does not play
 Remember, the verb with does comes in the
base form. Also remember, do not and does
not can be shortened to don't and doesn't.
 I/You/We/ They don't play.
 He/She/It doesn't play.
Question form: Do (Does) + subject + base form
of the verb?
Example:
 Do I play?
 Do you play?
 Does he play?
Use
We use the Present Simple Tense to talk about:
 Facts and general truths
 Present facts and truths
 Routines and habits
  Future plans and schedules

Facts and general truths

We use the present simple to talk about facts,
general truths, or things that always happen.
 The sun rises in the east.
 The water boils at 100 degrees Celsius.
 Ten times ten makes one hundred.
Present facts and truths
We use the present simple to talk about things that
are true in the present.
 I live in an old farmhouse.
 He works for an oil company.
 She teaches at a local school.
Routines and habits
When we want to talk about things we do regularly
or habits we have, we use the present simple.
 I go to the gym every Monday.
 She reads a book before bedtime.
 We eat dinner at 7:00 PM.
Future plans and schedules
We can use the present simple to talk about events
or actions that are planned to happen in the future.
 The train departs at 8:00 AM.
 We fly to Berlin on Monday.
 The conference starts next week.
Time expressions
We often use the Present Simple
with always, usually, often, never, and sometimes.
These are called adverbs of frequency and
normally come before the main verb and after the
verb to be.
 My parents always support my decisions.
 They often travel to different countries.
 She sometimes cooks dinner for the family.
Common mistakes to avoid
Remember to add s or es to the third person
singular form of the verb.
 She walks to school.
Some verbs undergo spelling changes when
forming the third person singular.
 He goes to work early.
1-Use do not (don't) or does not (doesn't) to form
negative sentences
 Future Simple
The formula of the simple future tense is as follows:
Subject + Helping verb (will) + base form of the verb + the rest of the
sentence
Now, try analyzing the structure of the simple future
tense and how the sentence structure changes when used
in the positive, negative, interrogative and negative
interrogative format.
Structure of Simple Future Tense
Positive Negative Interrogative Negative
Interrogative
Subject Subject Will + Subject + base Will + Subject
+ Helping + Will form of the verb + the + not + Base form
verb (will) not/Won’t rest of the sentence of the verb + the
+ Base + Base rest of the sentence
form of form of the (or)
the verb + verb + the
the rest of rest of the Won’t + Subject
the sentence + Base form of the
sentence verb + the rest of
the sentence
For For For For
example: example: example: Will I read the example: Will I not
I will I will newspaper from read the newspaper
read the not read the tomorrow? from tomorrow?
newspaper newspaper (or)
 from from Won’t I read the
tomorrow. tomorrow. newspaper from
(or) tomorrow?

I won’t
read the
newspaper
from
tomorrow.

Read the passage then answer

Doctor
Doctor Klein: Good morning, Cecilia, how are you
feeling today?
Cecilia: I do not feel very well, Doctor Klein. I hope that
you can treat my illness.
Doctor Klein: I’m sorry that you feel very sick. Tell me
some of your symptoms so that I can give you a proper
diagnosis
Cecilia: I have not felt well since yesterday afternoon.
The symptoms began with a headache and a gradual sore
throat. I drank tea with lemon and honey, and I went to
bed early. However, I am extremely exhausted, and I
don’t feel any better today.
Doctor Klein: I have seen these symptoms recently in
some of my other patients. I’ll check your temperature
and examine your throat in order to give you a proper
diagnosis.
Cecilia: Thank you, Doctor.
Doctor Klein: Open up and say “Ahhhhhh...”
Cecilia: “Ahhhhhh...”
Doctor Klein: Oh! I can already see that your throat is
very red. Your temperature of 100 degrees indicates that
you are running a mild fever. I am afraid that you might
have the flu.
Cecilia: What is the best way to cure my symptoms?
Doctor Klein: You will need plenty of rest, and you
should drink fluids frequently in order to stay hydrated.
You’ve also just started to show symptoms, so I can
prescribe you a medication that can reduce fever and
shorten the duration of your illness.
Cecilia: Should I stay home from work as well?
Doctor Klein: Yes, you should remain in bed until the
fever breaks. You should also wait until 24 hours after
the fever has broken before you return to work. You do
not want to risk getting your coworkers sick as well.
Cecilia: I suppose I will just take it easy and relax for a
couple of days. Thank you, doctor, for all of your help!
Doctor Klein: No problem! Try your best to rest for a
couple of days. I hope you feel better soon!
Did you understand the text?
Please answer the following questions of
understanding:
Question 1:
When did Cecilia begin to feel ill?
a last night
b this morning
c yesterday morning
d yesterday afternoon
Question 2:
Which of the following is not one of Cecilia’s symptoms:
a vomiting
b sore throat
c exhaustion
d headache
Question 3:
Dr. Klein diagnoses Cecilia with which illness?
the common cold
b a head injury
c hay fever
d the flu
Question 4:
How long does Cecilia have to wait until she can return to
work?
a 24 hours after the fever breaks
b 15 minutes after taking her medication
c 72 hours after her initial symptoms began
d 100 minutes after her medical appointment
Question 5:
Which question does Doctor Klein first ask Cecilia?
a How are you feeling today?
b Why are you late for your appointment?
c What are your symptoms?
d What medications have you taken?
Question 6:
What did Cecilia do before going to bed last night?
a Make a list of her symptoms
b Drink tea with lemon and honey
c Take a non-prescription medication
d Schedule her appointment with Dr. Klei
What object would Dr. Klein most likely use to take Cecilia’s
temperature?
a a cotton swab
b a stethoscope
c a thermostat
d a thermometer
Question 8:
Why does Cecilia have to drink plenty of water?
a To clear her throat
b To prevent vomiting
c To stay hydrated
d To reduce her fever