VERBS: PRESENT SIMPLE

The simple present tense in English is used to describe an action that is regular, true or normal.

We use the present tense:

1. For repeated or regular actions in the present time period.

• I have  milk and cereal for breakfast.
• John sleeps eight hours every night during the week.

2. For facts.

• The President of The USA lives in The White House.
• A dog has four legs.
• We come from Spain.

3. For habits.

• I get up at seven o'clock every day.
• Carol brushes her teeth twice a day.

4. For things that are always / generally true.

• It rains a lot in winter.
• The Queen of England lives in Buckingham Palace.