Simple Present Tense Examples

What is the simple present tense? When the verb defines/denotes an activity that is going on in the present time or is a regular event, then the verb is said to be in the simple present tense. In this article, we’ll discuss the different ways in which the simple present tense can be used.

Table of Contents

• Simple Present Tense Examples Used to Denote Habitual Actions
• Simple Present Tense Examples Used to Denote General Statements / Universal Truths
• Simple Present Tense Examples Used to Denote Repeated Events/Actions
• Simple Present Tense Examples Used to Denote Directions or Instructions
• FAQs on Simple Present Tense

Simple Present Tense Examples Used to Denote Habitual Actions

One of the instances simple present tense is used in sentences is to speak about habitual actions or habits of anyone.

• Raj eats bread and butter before going to school.
• Emma watches cartoons every day.
• Izzy drinks milk every night before going to bed.
• Johnny goes to the gym daily.
• We go to school daily.
• Smita reads the newspaper every day.

Simple Present Tense Examples Used to Denote General Statements / Universal Truths

When general statements or universal truths are mentioned, the verb used should be the simple present tense.

• The Sun rises in the East.
• It rains heavily during the monsoons.
• The planets revolve around the Sun.
• The United States of America’s President stays in the White House.
• Bears hibernate during the winter.
• The President of India commands the Indian Army.

Simple Present Tense Examples Used to Denote Repeated Events/Actions

In sentences where actions/events take place repeatedly, the verb used in those sentences will take the simple present tense form.

• I watch movies on Sundays.
• Penny comes by car to the office.
• Sam always takes Robles avenue while travelling.
• The milkman delivers milk cartons every day.
• The garbage van comes after every two days.

Simple Present Tense Examples Used to Denote Directions or Instructions

To talk about directions or instructions, the simple present tense form of the verb is used.

• Open your books and turn to page 120.
• You can board the bus from 2nd Avenue.
• Go straight from here on.
• Take the first right from the main junction.
• Move to the next line as soon as you hear the command.