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Lesson: Simple Tenses

Objective: To understand and use simple tenses in English grammar

Introduction:
- Tenses in English grammar indicate the time of an action or event.
- Simple tenses are the most basic forms of tenses and are used to describe actions or events that are happening in the present, past, or future.

Present Simple Tense:
- Used to describe actions that are habitual, general truths, or facts.
- Formed by adding -s or -es to the base form of the verb for third person singular subjects.
- Example: She works in a bank.

Past Simple Tense:
- Used to describe actions that happened at a specific time in the past.
- Formed by adding -ed to regular verbs or using irregular verb forms.
- Example: He played football yesterday.

Future Simple Tense:
- Used to describe actions that will happen in the future.
- Formed by using the modal verb "will" or "shall" followed by the base form of the verb.
- Example: They will go to the beach next weekend.

Practice Exercises:
1. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb in simple tenses.
- She ____________ (read) a book every night.
- They ____________ (visit) their grandparents last weekend.
- We ____________ (watch) a movie tomorrow.

2. Write sentences using the present, past, and future simple tenses to describe actions or events in your daily life.

Conclusion:
- Simple tenses are essential for communicating effectively in English.
- Practice using simple tenses in your writing and speaking to improve your language skills.

Lesson Notes: Simple Tenses

Introduction

- Simple tenses describe actions or events that occur at a specific time or over a specific period of time.
- There are three main simple tenses: present simple, past simple, and future simple.

Present Simple Tense

- Form:
- Affirmative: [subject] + [verb] + [... object] (e.g., I eat breakfast.)
- Negative: [subject] + do not / does not + [verb] + [... object] (e.g., I do not like coffee.)
- Usage:
- To describe habitual actions or states (e.g., I drink coffee every morning.)
- To express general truths (e.g., The Earth is round.)
- To give instructions or commands (e.g., Close the door.)

Past Simple Tense

- Form:
- Regular verbs: [subject] + [past tense of verb] + [... object] (e.g., I ate breakfast.)
- Irregular verbs: [subject] + [specific past tense form] + [... object] (e.g., I went to the store.)
- Usage:
- To describe completed actions that occurred in the past (e.g., I went to the store yesterday.)
- To tell stories or recount past experiences (e.g., I once went on a road trip.)
- To express past habits or states (e.g., I used to play video games every day.)

Future Simple Tense

- Form:
- Affirmative: [subject] + will + [verb] + [... object] (e.g., I will eat breakfast.)
- Negative: [subject] + will not + [verb] + [... object] (e.g., I will not eat pizza.)
- Usage:
- To make predictions or talk about future plans (e.g., I will go to the park tomorrow.)
- To express intentions or promises (e.g., I will help you with your homework.)
- To describe future habits or states (e.g., I will always love you.)

Time Expressions

- Certain time expressions are commonly used with each tense:
- Present Simple: every day, usually, often
- Past Simple: yesterday, last week, in 2020
- Future Simple: tomorrow, next week, in the future

Examples

| Tense | Example |
|---|---|
| Present Simple | I study English every day. |
| Past Simple | I studied for my exam yesterday. |
| Future Simple | I will travel to Paris next month. |