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The Present Indefinite Tense/Simple Present . | English With Natives*

The Present Indefinite Tense/Simple Present .
Habitual Action



Used to denote

habit,custom,practice,
repeated action,permanent activity, general truth etc

These ideas are expressed by the adverbs of frequency such as

Often,seldom,usually,never, occasionally,sometimes, normally,generally,always,frequently,rarely,daily.

Examples

The old lady goes for a walk in the morning

Pearl usually believes everybody

Arnav often gets late for lunch

Suhani always comes in time

Shaurya Seldom gets up late



This tense is also used to make a statement in the present showing permanent nature and activity of the subject and eternal principles.

For example

I know him well

He teaches in Maharaja college

The cow gives milk

Rivers freeze at high altitude



Used For Historical Present

For Example

Now Netaji enters and addresses the Indian Soldiers

Now Arjun shoots arrows at Bhishma



Future Arrangement

For Example

The prime minister arrives from New York tomorrow

He leaves his job next week


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