Present Simple

the present simple has three main uses: · General Truths used when mentioning: · facts of science -> example: The earth is round · facts of nature -> example: Everybody needs love (indicates permanence) · Habitual activity used when mentioning: ·habits ·skills ------------> when we talk about these we usually use frequency adverbs. ·customs Examples: I usually work 9 to 5. He often plays golf on Saturday. We always eat dinner together. Frequently, we have lunch out. We never eat breakfast together. (indicates permanence) · Stative Verbs used when talking about: · thoughts · attitudes · emotion Examples: I think you are correct. Common mistake: I am thinking that . . . I forgot your birthday! I love you. I like your top! used when talking about: ·states of "being" ·existence Examples: He is tired. He seems tired. He appears tired. used for: ·possession-> I have a car. ·ownership-> This car belongs to me. used for: · senses Examples: The skunk smells bad.(He stinks!) This soup tastes awful! I see her looking at me all the time Credits: http://www.englishpage.com/verbpage/simplepresent.html http://esl.about.com/library/grammar/blpresentsimple.htm