Tenses
Simple Present Tense for Class 5 English
Students will learn about simple present tense along with its definition. They will study some simple present tense examples and their usage. This concept also includes common mistakes that should be avoided while using this topic.
In this learning concept, the students will learn the following:
- To identify simple present tense.
- To form simple present tense.
Every concept is taught to class 5 English students with the help of examples, illustrations, and concept maps. Once you go through a concept, assess your learning by solving the two printable simple present tense worksheets at the end of the page.
Download the worksheets and check your answers with the worksheet solutions for the concept Simple Present Tense provided in PDF format.
Simple Present Tense Definition
The simple present tense is one of the sub-types of the present tense. The simple present tense is used to talk about events that are taking place at the moment.
Examples
Uses of the Simple Present Tense
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We use simple present tense to talk about habitual actions or the things
that happen on a regular basis, such as a hobby or a daily event.
Examples
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The simple present tense is also used to talk about actions that are
universal facts. The simple present can also refer to the person who is
talking about a fact that was true in the past. It is true in the present
and will be true forever.
Examples
The simple present tense is also used to talk about scheduled events that will take place in the future.
Examples
How to Form the Simple Present Tense?
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In the simple present, the verb is the root form, and the subject is in
the first or second person. When the subject is in the third person, the
verb takes a ‘s’.
Examples
First Person Second Person Third Person I speak French. You speak French. He speaks French. -
If the verb ends in a consonant followed by ‘y’, then the ‘y’ is converted
into ‘i’ and adds ‘es’.
Examples
The baby cries every night. (cry= cries)
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If the verb ends in a vowel followed by ‘y’, then an ‘s’ will be added to
the verb.
Examples
She buys groceries every day.
Common Mistakes
Do not forget to add the ‘s’ to the verb if the subject is in the third
person singular.
Correct and Incorrect Usage
He run quickly.
He runs quickly.
