The simple present expresses an action in the present taking place regularly, never or several times. It is also used for actions that take place one after another and for actions that are set by a timetable or schedule. The simple present also expresses facts in the present.
be
Use:
- am with the personal pronoun II
- is with the personal pronouns he, she or it (or with the singular form of nouns)
- are with the personal pronouns we, you or they (or with the plural form of nouns)
example: I am hungry.
| affirmative | negative | question | |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | I am. | I am not. | Am I? |
| he/she/it | He is. | He is not. | Is he? |
| you/we/they | You are. | You are not. | Are you? |
 The sun sets in the west. |
The sun never sets in the east or south or north, but always in the west.
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 Colin always plays soccer on Tuesdays. |
Colin plays football regularly - every Tuesday.
In English, signal words are often used, e.g.: always, never, seldom, often, regularly, every Monday.
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 She takes her bag and leaves. |
First one action takes place and then the other.
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 The train leaves at 9 pm. |
Although the action takes place in the future, it takes place regularly and is set by a time table.
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 I love her.  |
When you love someone, that's a state, a fact or emotion, but not an action (like running for example). Whenever you want to express a state, possession, sense or emotions, use the simple form (not the progressive). The following words all belong to this group:
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