Present Simple/Indefinite tense
This is the most important tense for IELTS.
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Can you tell me why?
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We use this tense for
Habits
Repeated actions
General truth
Fixed arrangements
Opinions
Facts/universal truths
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Understand the time line, it is a unique tense.
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Structure for Present Simple
Subject + Verb Ist form + s/es + Object
s/es = IIIrd person singular
All singulars except I and You
No s/es = all plurals along with I and You
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I eat an apple.
We eat an apple.
You eat an apple.
He eats an apple.
She eats an apple.
It eats an apple.
They eat an apple.
Ram eats an apple.
Ram and Michael eat an apple.
My uncle eats an apple.
My uncles eat an apple.
Your friend eats an apple.
Your friends eat an apple.
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Do and Does, these helping verbs are used in present simple/indefinite tense to make interrogatives and negatives.
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I eat an apple.
I do not eat an apple.
Do I eat an apple?
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We eat an apple.
We do not eat an apple.
Do we eat an apple?
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You eat an apple.
You do not eat an apple.
Do you eat an apple?
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He eats an apple.
He does not eat an apple.
Does he eat an apple?
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She eats an apple.
She does not eat an apple.
Does she eat an apple?
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It eats an apple.
It does not eat an apple.
Does it eat an apple?
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They eat an apple.
They do not eat an apple.
Do they eat an apple?
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Ram eats an apple.
Ram does not eat an apple.
Does Ram eat an apple?
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Ram and Michael eat an apple.
Ram and Michael do not eat an apple.
Do Ram and Michael eat an apple?
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My brother eats an apple.
My brother does not eat an apple.
Does my brother eat an apple?
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My brothers eat an apple.
My brothers do not eat an apple.
Do my brothers eat an apple?
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Exercise time: Ready?
Let’s go.
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Make negatives and interrogatives
- I drink coffee daily.
- She draws pictures on a weekly basis.
- My sister sings well.
- Your dog barks a lot.
- We play a match every Friday.
- They plan for picnic on a regular basis.
- You often go for cycling.
- His uncle generally remains calm.
- Your car normally makes a lot of noise.
- I go to a temple every Tuesday.
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Have you noticed something?
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Passive voice:
Structure
Object + is/am/are + verb IIIrd form + by + Subject
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I eat an apple.
An apple is eaten by me.
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We eat an apple.
An apple is eaten by us.
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You eat an apple.
An apple is eaten by you.
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He eats an apple.
An apple is eaten by him.
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She eats an apple.
An apple is eaten by her.
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They eat an apple.
An apple is eaten by them.
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Ram eats an apple.
An apple is eaten by Ram
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Ram and Michael eat an apple.
An apple is eaten by Ram and Michael.
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Exercise time.
Change the voice
- I complete my project.
- He helps everyone.
- You clean your rooms.
- My brother cooks delicious food.
- We play chess.
- Our car makes a lot of noise.
- She sings a beautiful song.
- His dog eats vegetables.
- My sister buys new bags.
- They clear the bills.
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- My project is completed by me.
- Everyone is helped by him.
- Your rooms are cleaned by you.
- Delicious food is cooked by my brother.
- Chess is played by us.
- A lot of noise is made by our car.
- A beautiful song is sung by her.
- Vegetables are eaten by his dog.
- New bags are bought by my sister.
- The bills are cleared by them.
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has and have in present simple/indefinite tense.
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It is used for possession.
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Has is used along with a third person singular subject
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All singulars except I and you.
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Have is used with all subjects except a third person singular subject
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All plurals along with I and you.
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I have a car.
We have a car.
You have a car.
He has a car.
She has a car.
It has a car.
They have a car.
Ram has a car.
Ram and Michael have a car.
My brother has a car.
My brothers have a car.
Our uncle has a car.
Our uncles have a car.
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Here we use ‘do’ and ‘does’. Please don’t use ‘NOT’ after has/have when it is present simple tense. That is the rule for present perfect.
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I have a car. I do not have a car. Do I have a car?
We have a car. We do not have a car. Do we have car?
You have a car. You do not have a car. Do you have a car?
He has a car. He does not have a car. Does he have a car?
She has a car. She does not have a car. Does she have a car?
It has a car. It does not have a car. Does it have a car?
They have a car. They do not have a car. Do they have a car?
Ram has a car. Ram does not have a car. Does Ram have a car?
Ram and Michael have a car. Ram and Michael do not have a car. Do Ram and Michael have a car?
My brother has a car. My brother does not have a car. Does my brother have a car?
My brothers have a car. My brothers do not have a car. Do my brothers have a car?
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Make these sentences Negative and Interrogative.
- I have a strong hold on English language.
- We have a desire to win this match.
- You have a happy family.
- He has a nice personality.
- She has a beautiful voice.
- It has a long warranty.
- They have a strong strategy.
- Ram has a big house.
- Ram and Michael have a hectic lifestyle.
- My brother has many qualities.
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. - I do not have a strong hold on English language.
Do I have a strong hold on English language? - We do not have a desire to win this match.
Do we have a desire to win this match? - You do not have a happy family.
Do you have a happy family? - He does not have a nice personality.
Does he have a nice personality? - She does not have a beautiful voice.
Does she have a beautiful voice? - It does not have a long warrant.
Does it have a long warranty? - They do not have a strong strategy.
Do they have a strong strategy? - Ram does not have a big house.
Does Ram have a big house? - Ram and Michael do not have a hectic lifestyle.
Do Ram and Michael have a hectic lifestyle? - My brother does not have many qualities.
Does my brother have many qualities?
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Forms of ‘Be’
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is, am, are
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I am a student.
We are students.
You are a student.
He is a student.
She is a student.
It is a robot.
They are students.
Ram is a student.
Ram and Michael are students.
My brother is a student.
My brothers are students.
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I am not a student.
Am I a student?
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We are not students.
Are we students?
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You are a student.
Are you a student?
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He is not a student.
Is he a student?
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She is not a student.
Is she a student?
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It is not a robot.
Is it a robot?
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They are not students.
Are they students?
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Ram is not a student.
Is Ram a student?
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Ram and Michael are not students.
Are Ram and Michael students?
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My brother is not a student.
Is my brother a student?
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My brothers are not students.
Are my brothers students?
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Make negatives and interrogatives
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I am a big fan of music.
We are on our way to success.
You are a person who complains a lot.
He is an honest and intelligent man.
She is a renowned singer.
It is a sophisticated machine.
They are always late.
Ram is a trustworthy friend.
Ram and Michael are the managers for this company.
My friends are quite helpful.
