Present Simple assignments and theory for the smallest

What is time? In English, a change in the form of a verb (a word that indicates an action) is used to express time. This article will examine the declension of a present tense (present) in a simple form (simple).

The present simple time is used when they want to say something about something that is happening now, or usually, regularly. To be more precise, in cases where an indication of a certain time is not required. For example, I watch the cartoon Masha and the Bear (I watch the cartoon "Masha and the Bear") would be correct to say if we are talking about my passion. But if we report on the action that takes place at the time of the conversation and will continue for some time, for example, I am watching the cartoon Masha and the Bear (I’m watching the cartoon "Masha and the Bear" right now), then this will not be so simple time, and the longest - Continuous Progressive. But first you need to deal with Simple and, after theory, proceed to the tasks in Present Simple.

Verb declension in Present Simple

So, after you have decided on the time and form of the proposal, you need to choose the type. As in Russian, in English there are only three types of sentences: affirmative, interrogative, and negative. Consider the example of the declension of the verb to run (using the pronouns).

From the example above you can guess that with verbs related to pronouns and nouns in the third person (he, she, it, Michael, Viktoria, mouse), not everything is so simple. The ending form depends on the last letter of the verb: es is added after o, ss, sh, s, ch, x, z; ies - after y, and y is omitted. For example, the verb to fly -> Sasha flies like a bird (Sasha flies like a bird). In other cases, just s is used.

Bound verbs in Present Simple

Also, for a complete understanding and proper completion of tasks in Present Simple, it is useful to know the declensions of the conjugated verbs to be and to have / to have got.

To be

To have got /

HV = have HS = has

To have

These expressions have the same meaning - to have. The difference is that to have got can only be applied in the present tense in relation to owning something, having it. For example: body parts, relatives, objects, diseases. She has got blond hair (she has blonde hair), you have got a beautiful mother (you have a beautiful mother), he has got a fast toy car (he has a fast car). Please note that to have got is allowed only in informal communication, that is, with family or friends. And to have got can always be replaced by to have, which does not work the other way around, because there are many stable expressions using to have, and replacing can lead to a distortion of meaning. For example, Have you got some funny computer game? (Do you have a funny computer game?) -> Do you have some funny computer game? (Do you have a fun computer game?): Regardless of the expression, the meaning does not change, but in the case of I have lunch (I have lunch) -> i have got lunch (I have lunch) replacing have to to have got not pass unnoticed. It is important to remember and keep this in mind for the correct execution of Present Simple tasks.

Persistent expressions with to have

The following persistent expressions with to have are most often found in conversations.

Modal Verbs in Present Simple

Modal verbs are verbs that reflect the speaker’s attitude and are most often not used independently. Modal verbs include: can (may), may (may), must (need), need (need), would (would), shall (should), dare (dare, dare) and others.

To have / To have got to and To be also modal, but due to the nature of their use it is worth considering separately.

In the case of all other modal verbs, everything is very simple, so simple that you do not even need to substitute endings to verbs with pronouns and nouns in the third person. Modal verbs in Present Simple are used without modification.

Present Simple Tasks

After a thorough study of the theory, you can begin to practice. Let's start with a simple one, as the present Simple Presentation for children should be interesting.

Make an interrogative and negative form for proposals:

1. My frend runs fast.
2. Vika has got beautiful hair.
3. You are a good swimmer.
4. I can halp you whith your homework

Substitute the verb in parentheses in the correct form for Present Simple:

1. Boris (to draw) after school.
2. Fixies (to fix) the camera because my mother wants to photograph nature.
3. (To do) you (to have) dinner?
4. (To be) she your best friend?
5. He (to have got) a strong dad.

Translate the sentences and make an interrogative and negative form:

1. I love my family.
2. He runs fast, like a rocket.
3. We are best friends.
4. My neighbor has a fat cat.
5. She water the flowers every morning.

Read the dialogue between Little Red Riding Hood and the Wolf pretending to be her grandmother, and paste the words from the list into the gaps:

1. Can.
2. Do.
3. Are.
4. Have.
5. Are.
6. Hug.

"Grandma, why do you (...) big ears?" - "So that I (...) hear you better." "Oh, grandmother, but your eyes (...) so big!" - "And this is for me to see you better." - "Grandma, but your hands (...) so big!" - "This is so that I (...) you tightly" - "But, grandmother, why (...) you have a big mouth?" - "I will eat you!"