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Simple Present of Verbs. Language Objective: We will write complete sentences in the simple present verb tense in three forms: declarative negative Interrogative. Application (Why?) We use the Simple Present to show actions that:. h appen routinely h appen in the present,
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Language Objective: • We willwrite complete sentences in the simple present verb tense in three forms: • declarative • negative • Interrogative.
Application (Why?)We use the Simple Present to show actions that: • happen routinely • happen in the present, • are simple facts.
Parts of Speech: Verbs Singular subject- verb(s) Plural subject- verb (I/you) modals: Singular subject-does Plural subject/I/you- do
Formulas & Examples Declarative + Present: Singular Subject + verbs + finisher. Plural Subject + verb + finisher. Example: The young girl brushes her teeth every morning. The young girl and her brother brush their teeth every morning.
Negative - Present: Subject + does/do + not + verb + finisher. Example: The vacation does not start until Saturday. Herbivores do not eat meat.
Interrogative ? Present: Do/Does+ subject + verb + finisher? Example: Does your neighbor walk her dog daily? Do the dishes need to be put away?
Simple Present Time Markers • Every day • Every ________ • During ________ • Always • Routinely • Habitually • Consistently