Present Indefinite Active voice

Present Indefinite (Active)

 Actions or events that are routine, regular, or universal truths are described in the present indefinite tense. It is frequently the first tense that students learn because it is one of the most basic tenses in English grammar.

Important       🠟

1.In present indefinite tense we use first form of verb .

2. We use do and does as helping verb.

(A) Do is  used with I, we, you, they, and plural noun.

(B) Does is used with he, she, it, and singular noun.

3. Do and does will not be used in simple sentences.

4. In simple sentences we use s/es with verb.

5 S/es are used with the verb of  he, she, it, and singular noun.

6. We do not use s/es with the verb of  I, we, you, they and plural noun.

7. When a verb of he, she, it, and singular noun ends at o , ss , sh , ch , x (es) is used, 

8. In the rest (s) is used.

Structures

1. Affirmative without s/es

Subject + 1st form of the Verb + Object

I go to school.

2. Affirmative with s

Subject + 1st form of verb+s + object

She reads book.

3. Affirmative with es

Subject + 1st form of verb +es + object

He goes to bazaar.

4.Negative with does

Subject + Does + Not +1st Form of the Verb +Object

She does not drink milk.

5. Negative with do

Subject + Do + Not +1st Form of the Verb +Object

They do not write a letter.

6. Interrogative with does

Does + Subject + 1st Form of the Verb + Object?

Does he like him.

7. Interrogative with do

Do+ Subject + 1st Form of the Verb + Object?

Do they take tea.

8. Double Interrogative

(Wh family+ Do/Does + Subject + 1stForm of the Verb + Object?

How do they go

to school?

Usage of Present Indefinite Tense:

1. Regular Habits:

She always takes tea before going to bed.

2. General Truths:

Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius.

3. Scheduled Events:

The bus departs at 7:30 AM every day.

4. Permanent States:

She lives in a big city.

Important Points to Remember: 🠟

1. Third-Person Singular (He, She, It):

When using the Present Indefinite tense, 's' or 'es' are added to the verb's base form for third-person singular subjects (he, she, it singular noun).

Example: He eats pizza every everyday.

Example sentences

1. We play tennis every weekend.
2. He reads a book before bedtime.
3. They go to the park on Sundays.
4. The sun rises in the east.
5. You eat lunch at noon.
6. She always wears a hat in the summer.
7. His parents visit us every month.
8. The bus arrives on time.
9. Dog barks when he see strangers.
10. Our teacher teaches mathematics.

12. He does not like spicy food.
13. They do not watch TV in the morning.
14. The cat does not chase me.
15. We do not speak French.
16. She does not work on Saturdays.
17. Our flowers do not bloom in winter.
18. My sister does not play the guitar.
19. The bus does not stop at that station.

22. Does he play the piano?
23. Do they have a meeting tomorrow?
24. Do we know the answer?
25. Does she prefer tea or coffee?
26. Do they like chocolate ice cream?
27. Do our friends live nearby?

1. What do they do for a living?
2. Where does he work on weekdays?
3. Who plays the lead role in the college play?
4. Why do we prefer online shopping?
5. How do they get to school every day?
6. When does the train arrive in the morning?
7. What time does the race start?
8. Why does she eat vegetarian food?
9. Who teaches mathematics in your college?
10. Where do they meet for the group project?