Present Tense

Learning Strand 1 - English
I have a letter for you

November 28, 2022
Individual Learning Agreement
Elementary Level Junior High School
Level
• Use verbs in simple present tense (on
environmental care and sanitation) in
• Observe correct subject–verb agreement
sentences
• Use the present form of verbs that agree
with the subject
• Use correct time expressions to tell an
action in the present
Pre- Test
Underline the verb in each sentence. Write “A” for
an action verb and “L” for linking verb.
___L__ 1. Your boots are dirty from your walk.
_______ 2. They climbed the tree easily.
_______ 3. The lesson seemed easy.
_______ 4. Franklin rode his bike to my house.
_______ 5.The meal is now too cold.
_______ 6.The man rested his head on his pillow.
Pre- Test
Fill in the blanks with appropriate simple
present tense form of the verb given in the
brackets.
1. The plane ………………….. at 6.30. (arrive)
2. I will phone you when he …………………… .
back. (come)
3. Unless we ………………………. now we can’t be
there on time. (start)
4. The sun ……………………… in the east. (rise)
5. The next term …………………… on Monday.
(begin)
Answer
What are the things you have done
today before you go to school?
In-class Activity
1.God rules by love and not by fear.

2.The father and the mother gently speak
to their child.
3.The boy is Gregorio S. Araneta.
4.The fearless boy becomes a respected
lawyer.
Action Verb
• Verbs that show actions or
movements
Give some examples of action

words.
Linking Verb
• They express being
• Connect the subject of a sentence
with the other words in the sentence.
Example:
Be am is are was were
Been being look smell appear
Sound seem feel taste
Simple Present Tense
1. We study our lesson every day.
2. Mother and I go to the market every
Saturday.
3. My father teaches in a university.
4. Maria helps her older sister clean their
bedroom.
5. Plants gives us oxygen
6. Water freezes at a zero degree Celsius.
Simple Present Tense
1. We study our lesson every day.
Saturday.
3. My father teaches in a university.
4. Maria helps her older sister clean their
bedroom.
5. Plants give us oxygen
6. Water freezes at a zero degree Celsius.
Which sentence tells that an action is done habitually?

What time expression is used to show that it is a habitual or repeated action?
Which sentence states a present condition?
Which sentence express a general truth?
Simple Present Tense What time expression
is used to show that it
is a habitual or
repeated action?
An action is done 1. We study our lesson every day.

habitually?
Saturday.
Present 3. My father teaches in a university.
condition 4. Maria helps her older sister clean their
bedroom.
General
5. Plants give us oxygen
Truth 6. Water freezes at a zero degree Celsius.
Simple Present tense
is used to express:
a. A habitual or repeated action;
b. A present condition;
c. General truth
Several Forms of Verbs
Base/ Simple Form -s Form
Study Studies
Go Goes
Give Gives
Freeze Freezes
Teach Teaches
help helps
Base / simple form
• Is used when subject or doer of the action is plural
• Pronouns I, we, you and they always take the base
or simple form of the verb
Example:
I listen well to directions.
Plants give us oxygen.
Use the words in the base form in a sentence.

-s form
• Is used when subject or doer of the action is
singular
• Pronouns he, she, and it also takes the –s form or
the singular present form of the verb.
Example:
My father teaches at a university.
Marla helps her older sister clean their bedroom.
Use the words in the base form in a sentence.

Questions?
• When do we use to express simple
present tense?
• When do we use base form and –s
form?
Post Test
Copy and answer.

Complete the sentences with the Present Simple of the verbs in
brackets.
1. Peter and his friends __________ to school by bus. (go)

2. Elephants __________ leaves and grass. (eat)
3. David's father __________ in a hospital. (work)
4. The bank opens at 9.30 and __________ at 4.30. (close)
5. Tom and Jim __________ football every day after school. (play)
6. Mr Jones is a teacher. He __________ History. (teach)
7. Our lessons __________ at 9.00 and __________ at 3.30. (start / finish)
8. My pen friend __________ in Japan. (live)
9. Mary and her brother __________ cartoons every Sunday morning.
(watch)
10. John __________ his room every day. (tidy)
Copy and answer.
Underline the verb in each sentence. Write “A” for an action verb and
“L” for linking verb.
1. _______ The boy looks sad.

2. _______ Broccoli is not my favourite vegetable.
3. _______ The students walked slowly to the gym.
4. _______ The bus driver stopped the bus in front on my house.
5. _______ Dad brought the groceries into the kitchen.
6. _______ The players were exhausted after the game.
7. _______ The man put his keys in his pocket.
8. _______ The snow covered the ground.
9. _______ Some people are allergic to peanuts.
10. _______ The cat was asleep on the recliner.
back
Answer
1. A
2. L
3. A
4. L
5. A
6. Arrives
7. Comes
8. Start
9. Rises
10. begins
Answer
1. Goes 8. Lives
2. Eat 9. Watch 1.L 7.A
3. Works 10. tidies 2.L 8.A
4. Closes
3.A 9.L
5. Play
6. Teaches 4.A 10.l
7. Start/ 5.A
finish 6.L

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Learning Strand 1 - English

I have a letter for you

1.God rules by love and not by fear.

Give some examples of action

Which sentence tells that an action is done habitually?

An action is done 1. We study our lesson every day.

Use the words in the base form in a sentence.

Use the words in the base form in a sentence.

Copy and answer.

1. Peter and his friends __________ to school by bus. (go)

1. _______ The boy looks sad.

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