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- I have a cat.
- Sandra has an old bike.
Irregular verb: “Be”
The stative verb “be” is used in the simple present to refer to unchanging situations (e.g., “You are clever”) and to temporary present situations (e.g., “Ramone is hungry”). This verb changes in form more than any other, as shown in the table below.
Subject | Verb |
I | am |
You | are |
He/she/it | is |
We | are |
You | are |
They | are |
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While the present simple is typically used to refer to habits, states, and facts, the present continuous is used to describe a temporary action that is currently taking place.
Justin is eating dinner right now. [describing a temporary action in the present] Note While most verbs in the present simple are not used to talk about temporary situations in the present, stative verbs (e.g., “be,” “have,” “want,” “know”) can be used in the simple present to describe temporary states of being.
These verbs are typically not used in the present continuous tense :
- I am wanting ice cream.
- I want ice cream.
For most subjects, negative statements are formed by adding “do not” (or the contraction “don’t”) between the subject and the verb . The third person singular uses “does not” (or “doesn’t”).
Abby doesn’t like traveling . Note Negative constructions in the simple present use the infinitive form of the verb, regardless of subject (i.e., the third person singular form never takes an “s”).
- The clock doesn’t works .
- The clock doesn’t work .
The verb “be” is made negative by adding the adverb “not” after the verb . This is the case for all subjects.
Even though he didn’t sleep much last night, Andrew is not tired. Note Don’t negate other verbs in the same way as “be,” by just adding “not” after the verb. This only applies to “be.” For other verbs, use “do not” or “does not” as described above.
- Jamie exercises not much.
- Jamie doesn’t exercise much.
To ask a yes–no question using the simple present, add “do” before the subject and the infinitive form of the verb. Again, the exception is the third person singular, which uses “does” instead of “do.”
To ask a question using a wh-word (an interrogative pronoun like “what” or an interrogative adverb like “when”), place the pronoun or adverb before “do” (or “does” for the third person singular).
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Passive sentences are ones in which the subject is acted upon (rather than performing the action). In the simple present, the passive voice uses a conjugated form of the verb “be” along with a past participle .
The stray cat is fed by everyone in the neighborhood.
You can test your understanding of the difference between the simple present and the present continuous with the worksheet below. Fill in one of the two options in each sentence.
- Practice questions
- Answers and explanations
- I _______ every morning before work. [run/am running]
- Kevin _______ the kitchen right now. [cleans/is cleaning]
- Humans _______ about 12 times per minute. [blink/are blinking]
- The train _______ at 12 p.m. every day. [leaves/is leaving]
- Allie _______ at the moment. [studies/is studying]
- “Run” is correct. In this instance, the simple present is used to refer to a habit.
- The present continuous form “is cleaning” is correct because it refers to a temporary action in the present.
- The present simple form “blink” is correct. In this instance, it’s used to express a fact.
- The present simple form “leaves” is correct. In this instance, it’s used to refer to a planned future event.
- The present continuous form “is studying” is correct because it refers to a temporary action that is currently taking place.
If you want to know more about nouns , pronouns , verbs , and other parts of speech , make sure to check out some of our other language articles with explanations and examples.
Nouns & pronouns
- Common nouns
- Possessive nouns
- Indefinite pronouns
- Relative pronouns
- Interrogative pronouns
- Present perfect tense
- Modal verbs
- Conditional sentences
- Subjunctive mood
- Imperative mood
- Interjections
- Determiners
- Prepositions
In the simple present tense , the stative verb “be” is used to describe temporary present situations (e.g., “I am tired”) and unchanging situations (e.g., “Laura is a doctor”). The form of the verb varies depending on the subject:
- The first person singular uses “am” (e.g., “I am”)
- The third person singular uses “is” (e.g., “he is,” “she is,” “it is”)
- All other subjects use “are” (e.g., “you are,” “we are,” “they are”)
The “-ing” form of a verb is called the present participle . Present participles can be used as adjectives (e.g., “a thrilling story”) and to form the continuous verb tenses (e.g., the present continuous : “We are partying ”).
Gerunds also use the “-ing” form of a verb, but they function only as nouns (e.g., “I don’t enjoy studying ”).
Sources in this article
We strongly encourage students to use sources in their work. You can cite our article (APA Style) or take a deep dive into the articles below.
Ryan, E. (2023, September 25). Simple Present Tense | Examples, Use & Worksheet. Scribbr. Retrieved September 3, 2024, from https://www.scribbr.com/verbs/simple-present/
Aarts, B. (2011). Oxford modern English grammar . Oxford University Press.
Butterfield, J. (Ed.). (2015). Fowler’s dictionary of modern English usage (4th ed.). Oxford University Press.
Garner, B. A. (2016). Garner’s modern English usage (4th ed.). Oxford University Press.
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Updated: 20 Jun 2024
Teach students about the different types of verbs with this set of 38 teaching slides with activities.
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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.2.1
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.2.1.B
Form and use frequently occurring irregular plural nouns (e.g., feet, children, teeth, mice, fish).
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.2.1.D
Form and use the past tense of frequently occurring irregular verbs (e.g., sat, hid, told).
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.3.1
Ccss.ela-literacy.l.3.1.a.
Explain the function of nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs in general and their functions in particular sentences.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.3.1.D
Form and use regular and irregular verbs.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.3.1.E
Form and use the simple (e.g., I walked; I walk; I will walk) verb tenses.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.5
With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach. (Editing for conventions should demonstrate command of Language standards 1-3 up to and inc...
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.5.1.B
Form and use the perfect (e.g., I had walked; I have walked; I will have walked) verb tenses.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.5.1.C
Use verb tense to convey various times, sequences, states, and condition
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.5.1.D
Recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in verb tense.*
ELAR 2.11(D)
Edit drafts using standard English conventions, including:
ELAR 3.11(D)
Elar 5.11(d).
Mastering Verbs: The Heart of Every Sentence
Grasping the various types of verbs is fundamental to mastering English grammar. Verbs are the backbone of sentences, providing action, linking ideas, and indicating time. A solid understanding of verbs enhances students’ writing clarity and fluency, allowing them to express complex ideas precisely and accurately. By mastering verbs, students can craft more dynamic, engaging, and grammatically correct sentences, setting a strong foundation for effective communication. This set of teaching slides explicitly teachers students about the following verb types:
- Action verbs – the powerhouse of sentences, conveying what the subject is doing. Whether it’s running, jumping, reading, or thinking, these verbs bring clarity to your writing.
- Helping verbs – words that work alongside the main verbs to add detail.
- Linking verbs – connect the subject of a sentence to a subject complement.
- Past, present, and future tense verbs – students understanding the tense is crucial for conveying when an action has occurred.
- Irregular verbs – these verbs don’t follow standard rules, so they require special attention when teaching students about them.
Verb Activities to Use in the Classroom
Along side this set of teaching slides there are a number of easy to implement verb activities that you can use during and after using these types of verbs teaching slides in your classroom, here are some suggestions:
- Verb Charades – Students act out action verbs without speaking, and their classmates guess the verb.
- Verb Sorting – Students categorize a list of verbs into action, linking, and helping verbs.
- Verb Tense Timeline – Students place verbs on a timeline to illustrate past, present, and future tense.
- Sentence Construction Relay – Students race to construct grammatically correct sentences using given verbs.
- Linking Verb Transformation – Transform sentences by replacing action verbs with linking verbs.
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Definition of presentation
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Word History
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
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Definition of presentation noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary presentation- presentation on/about somebody/something The sales manager will give a presentation on the new products.
- Several speakers will be making short presentations .
- The conference will begin with a keynote presentation by a leading industry figure.
- a slide/video/multimedia presentation
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List of Powerful Words to Use in Presentations . The English language has about 170,000 words in use. But an average person has an active vocabulary of 20,000 - 30,000 words. Among them is a smaller range of powerful adjectives and action verbs to make your presentations and speeches more impactful. Action Verbs to Use in Your PowerPoint ...
5,044 3 34 78. 1. make, give, and, also, do are the words often used with presentation. - Andrew Tobilko. Jan 29, 2022 at 15:38. 2. Perform does not sound right but as @AndrewTobilko states make or give were correct guesses. - mdewey.
Phrases for introducing visuals. It's important to introduce your visual to the audience. You can use the following phrases: "This graph shows you…". "Take a look at this…". "If you look at this, you will see…". "I'd like you to look at this…". "This chart illustrates the figures…". "This graph gives you a ...
In presentations, "make" refers to creating a presentation from scratch, whereas "do" means delivering a presentation someone else prepared. Here is an example: You'll need to prepare a presentation for your sales team tomorrow, which involves creating it from scratch. If your boss asks you to do a presentation, it means he or she has ...
PRESENTATION definition: 1. a talk giving information about something: 2. an occasion when prizes, qualifications, etc. are…. Learn more.
Note The verb "have" also has an irregular third person singular form: "has." For all other subjects, the infinitive form is used (i.e., "have"). I have a cat.; Sandra has an old bike.; Irregular verb: "Be" The stative verb "be" is used in the simple present to refer to unchanging situations (e.g., "You are clever") and to temporary present situations (e.g., "Ramone ...
Verbs. expressing an action, a condition, or a state of being. Action Verb. expresses action, either physical or mental. Tip: To locate a verb, find the subject of the sentence and ask what that subject is doing. Linking Verbs. A linking verb links the subject of a sentence to a word in the predicate. Forms of To Be.
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Simple Sentences: Sentence Parts, Verb Tense, and Verb Voice. Read the paragraph. (1) After our trip, the skyscraper visit was unanimously voted as our favorite. (2) The museum was supposed to be the highlight of the trip. (3) But those works of art were completed a long time ago. (4) At the skyscraper, we watched them in action building their ...
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This set of teaching slides explicitly teachers students about the following verb types: Action verbs - the powerhouse of sentences, conveying what the subject is doing. Whether it's running, jumping, reading, or thinking, these verbs bring clarity to your writing. Helping verbs - words that work alongside the main verbs to add detail.
The meaning of PRESENTATION is the act of presenting. How to use presentation in a sentence.
1 [uncountable] the act of showing something or of giving something to someone The trial was adjourned following the presentation of new evidence to the court. The presentation of prizes began after the speeches. The Mayor will make the presentation (= hand over the gift) herself. Members will be admitted on/upon presentation of a membership card. a presentation copy (= a free book given by ...
present. To bring (someone) into the presence of (a person); to introduce formally. [from 14th c.] (transitive) To nominate (a member of the clergy) for an ecclesiastical benefice; to offer to the bishop or ordinary as a candidate for institution. [from 14th c.] (transitive) To offer (a problem, complaint) to a court or other authority for ...
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Highlighting information during your talk. When you are giving a presentation in English, you might want to highlight a particular piece of information or something that's important. You can use phrases such as 'Let's focus on …', 'I want to highlight …', 'Pay attention to …', 'Let's look at …', 'I want to ...
14 meanings: 1. the act of presenting or state of being presented 2. the manner of presenting, esp the organization of visual.... Click for more definitions.
[countable] a meeting at which something, especially a new product or idea, or piece of work, is shown to a group of people presentation on/about somebody/something The sales manager will give a presentation on the new products.; Several speakers will be making short presentations.; The conference will begin with a keynote presentation by a leading industry figure.
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