Present Tense : Simple and Continuous
We use the simple present tense to show a regular or habitual action and also general truth.
We use the present continuous tense to show that an action is going on at the time of speaking or writing.
We use the simple present tense to show a regular or habitual action and also general truth.
We use the present continuous tense to show that an action is going on at the time of speaking or writing.
A. Base form of verb = ‘s ’
Example : make + s =makes
Example : make + s =makes
B. Base form of verbs + ‘ es ’
Example : catch + es = catches
Example : catch + es = catches
C. Case form of verb ending with ‘y ‘
Example : replace ‘y ’ with ‘ ies’
Hurry + ies = hurries
Example : replace ‘y ’ with ‘ ies’
Hurry + ies = hurries
For plural nouns and the pronouns I / You / We / They :
Base form of verb = present tense
Example : make , catch , hurry
Base form of verb = present tense
Example : make , catch , hurry
The following verbs do not usually take the continuous tense :
Agree forget need see like
Hear want know belong dislike
Agree forget need see like
Hear want know belong dislike
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English : Grammar