When Do We Use the Present Simple? Quick Reference Chart
When Do We Use the Present Simple?
✅ Habits and Routines
We use the present simple to talk about habits or things we do regularly.
Example:
— I brush my teeth every morning.
✅ Facts and General Truths
We use it to talk about things that are always true.
Example:
— The sun rises in the east.
✅ Permanent Situations
We use it for situations that don’t change for a long time.
Example:
— She lives in New York.
✅ Schedules and Timetables
We use it to talk about scheduled events (like classes, buses, or TV shows).
Example:
— The train leaves at 5 p.m.
✅ Feelings, Emotions, and States
We use it for feelings, likes, dislikes, and mental states.
Example:
— He likes chocolate.
— They believe in hard work.
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