Verb: Simple Present Tense (Simplified)

動詞ーVerb

(am, is, are, was, were, be; 

do, does, did; 

have, has, had; 

can, could, will, would, may, might, shall, should, must, have to;

play, go, sing, dance, etc.)

Lesson 1 - 現在の時制 Present Tense

We use Present Tense for:

1. Something that is ALWAYS true.

   - I am a girl.

   - She is my mother.

   - There are 4 seasons in Japan.
   - I am not a boy.

2. Something that is true NOW.

    - It is hot.

    - I am a teacher.

    - They are not at home.

3. Something that a person REGULARLY does.

    - I work every day.

    - He meets his friends every week.

    - They always fight.
    - We don't go out at night.
    - Anne doesn't work on the weekends.

4. Schedules.

    - The train leaves at 4:16 pm.

    - The shop opens at 9 am.

練習Writing Practice (for learners):
In the comment box, write 3 sentences for each purpose

1. always true(三文書を書いてください）
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2. true now(三文書を書いてください）
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3. regular actions(三文書を書いてください）
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4. schedules(三文書を書いてください）
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Thank you for studying with me today! See you next time!