Simple Present

Use simple present verbs to talk about routines, frequency, non-action verbs, and facts.

routine:

frequency:

Non-action verbs usually talk about emotions, possession, senses, and opinions.  Want, need, like are really common non-action verbs.  Non-action verb practice to do after you understand this post

The next video gives examples of facts and opinions.  We usually use present tense to talk about both.

ESOL Courses.com Explanation and Quiz

Many examples of present tense


Easy reading and quiz in present tense

Really Learn English.com quiz

Telling time and daily routine by Mrs. Chagill.  (Explanations are good.  Quiz feedback poor.)

Sentence Monkey Game: Can (base) vs. He/She (base) + S

Don't vs. (he, she it) Doesn't

The hard part of using simple present is remembering to add an s on the verb for he/she/it

We usually just add "s," but when the end of the word already sounds like "s" -- ending in ss, zz, ch or sh -- we add es. (crosses, buzzes, watches, rushes)  If the end of the word is consonant-y -take off the y and add ies.  She studies a lot.

Crossword to practice spelling with the "s."

Ego4U.com Simple Present Quiz