1. How it is formed
Formula:
V (for I, you, we, they) / V + s (for he, she, it)
Example: I work / he works
Subject + verb in the infinitive without to, and in the 3rd person singular add -s/-es.
Rule details
A1 (Beginner / Elementary)
Formula:
V (for I, you, we, they) / V + s (for he, she, it)
Example: I work / he works
Subject + verb in the infinitive without to, and in the 3rd person singular add -s/-es.
Example 1 (regular action):
I go to the gym every morning.
Example 2 (general truth):
Water boils at 100°C.
Example 3 (schedule):
The train leaves at 7pm.
Present Simple vs Present Continuous
Present Simple — regular actions or general facts. Present Continuous — actions happening right now or around the current period.
Example: I read books every day. I am reading a book now.
Present Simple vs Present Perfect
Present Simple — facts and habits. Present Perfect — actions completed by the present moment with a result.
Example: I live in London. I have lived in London for 3 years.