Select the sentence that tells about the present

Key Notes:-

Introduction

  • What Is the Present Tense?
  • The present tense tells us about what is happening right now or something that happens regularly.
  • It is used to describe actions, events, or states that are currently taking place.

How to Identify Present Tense Sentences:

  • Present Tense Verbs:
  1. These verbs usually have an “-s” or “-es” ending when talking about he, she, or it (third person singular).
  2. Examples:
    • He runs to school.
    • She plays with her doll.
  3. For I, you, we, and they, the verb stays in its base form.
  4. Examples:
    • I play outside.
    • They read books.
  • Clues for Present Tense:
  1. Look for action words (verbs) that tell us what is happening right now or regularly.
  2. Time Words: Words like now, today, every day, or always often indicate the present tense.
  3. Examples:
    • I am eating now.
    • She goes to school every day.

Examples of Present Tense Sentences:

  • The cat is sleeping.
  1. (The action “is sleeping” is happening now.)
  • They are playing in the park.
  1. (The action “are playing” is happening now.)
  • He drinks milk every morning.
  1. (The action “drinks” happens regularly.)

How to Select the Present Tense Sentence:

  • Identify the Verb:
  1. Look for the main action word in the sentence (e.g., play, eat, sleep).
  • Check for Present Tense:
  1. Does the verb tell us something that is happening now or regularly?
  • Look for Time Words:
  1. Words like now, today, always, and every day help show that it’s in the present.

Practice Examples:

  • Which Sentence is in the Present Tense?
  1. A. She will read a book. (future)
  2. B. She reads a book. (present)
  3. Answer: B. She reads a book. (The action “reads” is happening now or regularly.)
  • Which Sentence is in the Present Tense?
  1. A. I am drinking water. (present)
  2. B. I drank water. (past)
  3. Answer: A. I am drinking water. (The action “am drinking” is happening now.)
  • Which Sentence is in the Present Tense?
  1. A. He plays football on Sundays. (present)
  2. B. He played football on Sunday. (past)
  3. Answer: A. He plays football on Sundays. (The action “plays” happens regularly.)

Conclusion

  • The present tense tells us what is happening now or what happens regularly. Look for present tense verbs and clues like time words to identify these sentences.

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