1. Paco likes sports

Reflexiona

When do we use the Present Simple Tense?

We use the simple present tense when:

  • the action is general
  • the action happens all the time, or habitually, in the past, present and future
  • the action is not only happening now
  • the statement is always true
Charles drives a taxi.
past present future
It is John's job to drive a taxi. He does it every day. Past, present and future.

Ejercicio Resuelto

As you know, we use the Present Simple Tense for daily routines. Here you have some verbs to fill in the gaps below about Paco's habits:

brush - comb - dry - eat - get dressed - get up - go - have - make - pick up - rings - wake up - wear- have

Every weekday morning Paco as soon as his alarm . After 10 minutes he and goes to the bathroom. He always a shower, his teeth and his hair. After his shower he

In the bedroom Paco - he usuallytrousers, a pullover and shoes. Next, he usually goes to the kitchen and himself a cup of tea, although he often drinks coffee instead of tea. For breakfast he often cornflakes, toast and marmalade and a piece of fruit. After breakfast he his car keys and to the university. He is never late for his lessons.

Remember! Take into account the third person singular endings.

Para saber más

El Presente Simple es un tiempo verbal que se utiliza para:

- Describir acciones habituales que suceden con cierta frecuencia (acciones habituales) y no hace referencia a si está ocurriendo en el momento actual.

I play tennis. Yo juego al tenis.
(Hace mención de un deporte que realizo cotidianamente y que no necesariamente lo estoy jugando en este momento).
He works in an office. Él trabaja en una oficina.
(Se refiere al trabajo que desarrolla una persona frecuentemente).
They travel to Madrid. Ellos viajan a Madrid.
(Habla de un viaje que se repite a diario, aunque el sujeto no lo esté realizando ahora).
- Hablar de hechos generales o científicos.
London is very big.
- Con horarios y programas.
The bus leaves at 6 o'clock