In this section you will find information about the different uses of the simple present tense with examples.
Uses of the Simple Present Tense
One of the uses is for habits or routines and you can use some words: always, often, usually, never, etc.
I always go to university by car.
My dad washes his motorcycle every weekend.
Lili usually does her homework when she gets home.
Another use is for true facts or situations that are permanent.
They have a beautiful villa.
I live in Mexico.
My parents sell street food.
The simple present tense is used for general truths.
A day has 24 hours.
Water covers 71% of the earth’s surface.
Radiation exposure causes health problems.
It is used for future events such as timetables, arrangements, programmes.
The bus leaves at 3 o’clock.
Amery’s holiday starts tomorrow.
My favourite TV series starts at 5 o’clock.
In the following table, you will find information about the structure of the past simple tense and positive, negative and interrogative sentences.
More information about English verb tense here.