The use of simple present

SIMPLE PRESENTLIC. DENISE ROSALES VÁSQUEZ

DEFINITION•We use the simple present to

talk about routines that are always true or that are true for a long time

EXAMPLEShe works in the school every day.

EXAMPLE

They are from Japan.

EXAMPLE

He works in a school.

SIMPLE PRESENT

•Example:•Expresses also a habit.

He takes a shower every morning.

•Example:

She has ballet classes every Friday.

SIMPLE PRESENT

•Example:•We use to talk about scientific facts.

Stress causes high blood pressure.

•Example:

Water freezes at 32ºF.

STATEMENTS FORMATION

AFFIRMATIVE STATEMENTS

SThey go to school every day.

V C

AFFIRMATIVE STATEMENTS

S

He brushes his teeth every morning.V C

NEGATIVE STATEMENTS

S

We don’t have classes on Friday.aux. neg.

CV

Base Form

NEGATIVE STATEMENTS

SShe doesn’t do her homework after class.

aux. neg.

CV

Base Form

YES / NO QUESTIONS

S

Does she bake a cake everyday? aux. V

Base Form

Yes, she does.No, she doesn’t.

INFORMATION QUESTIONS

S

Where does she work? aux. V

Base Form

She works in the library.

WH-word

S V C

SPELLING RULES FOR THE THIRD PERSON SINGULAR•Rule Nº 1•Add –s for the third person singular

Base Form Third Person Singular

Wear WearsSpeak Speaks

live livesWork Works Take Takes

SPELLING RULES FOR THE THIRD PERSON SINGULAR•Rule Nº 2•Add –es for the third person singular

Base Form Third Person Singular

go goesdo does

SPELLING RULES FOR THE THIRD PERSON SINGULAR•Rule Nº 3•BE CAREFUL with the verb HAVE. It is irregular.

Base Form Third Person Singular

have has

SPELLING RULES FOR THE THIRD PERSON SINGULAR•Rule Nº 4• If the verb ends in –s, -sh, -ch, x ad –es.

Base Form Third Person Singular

kiss kissesbrush brushescatch catches

fix fixes

SPELLING RULES FOR THE THIRD PERSON SINGULAR•Rule Nº 5•If the verb ends in consonant + y

Base Form Third Person Singular

study studiescarry carries

SPELLING RULES FOR THE THIRD PERSON SINGULAR

•Rule Nº 6•If the verb ends in

vowel + y

Base Form Third Person Singular

play playsbuy buys

FROM THEORY TO PRACTICE

VOCABULARYUseful vocabulary for the

video

THE WOMAN HAS THE BABY INSIDE OF HER

STORK BRINGS THE

BABY TO THE

HOSPITAL

HOSPITAL

THE STORK BRINGS THE BABY TO THE

HOSPITAL DROPS IT IN

THE BASSINET

HIS WINGS WOULD GET

TIRED

HEAVEN

THEY ARE ALL IN A LINE LIKE IN THE BAKERY

WHEN YOU GO TO THE

BAKERY AND GET A NUMBER

FROM THEORY TO PRACTICEWatch the video and

observe it very carefully.

What does the man do?

He’s a doctor for men.

He’s a doctor for children.

He’s a doctor for women.

ABC

What does he do with the mothers?

He delivers their babies

He helps the fathers

He works in the hospital

ABC

According to the little girl who brings the babies?

The doctor

The stork

A fairy godmother

ABC

According to the little girl what does the stork do with the babies?

It brings the babies home.

It brings the babies to the hospital.

It brings the babies for the doctors.

ABC

According to the little girl where does the stork bring the babies from?

Heaven

Hospital

Paris

ABC

According to the little girl how does the stork know what baby goes with what mother?

Because mammies recognize their babies.

Doctors help with this problem.

They are all in a line like in the bakery.

ABC

SUMMARIZINGWe use the simple present to talk about routines.

Expresses also a habit.

We use to talk about scientific facts.