Present Tense

English Language: KS3, topic 3.9.1

Present Tense

Present tense verbs show that something is happening right now. Here are a few examples:

To go

To go

  • I go.
  • You (singular) go.
  • He/she goes.
  • We go.
  • You (plural) go.
  • They go.
To sing

To sing

  • I sing.
  • You (singular) sing.
  • He/she sings.
  • We sing.
  • You (plural) sing.
  • They sing.
To love

To love

  • I love.
  • You (singular) love.
  • He/she loves.
  • We love.
  • You (plural) love.
  • They love.
To read

To read

  • I read.
  • You (singular) read.
  • He/she reads.
  • We read.
  • You (plural) read.
  • They read.

Test yourself on Present Tense

  • What do present tense verbs show?

  • Which sentence contains a simple present tense verb?

  • Present Tense - To Fly

  • Which verb should go in the gap?

    Kenji is a good friend. He always ____ me nice presents.

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