12. Learning Targets
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In this lesson, the learners will do the following:
● Explain the meaning of present tense.
● Use the present tense of frequently occurring
regular verbs.
● Give 1- to 3-step directions using the present tense
of verbs.
22. wake up eat take a bath go
take do study help
play clean pray sleep
Let us read the words used in the previous activity.
What are they called? When do these actions occur?
23. Actions or conditions may
also indicate time, which
refers to the verb tenses.
Verb Tenses
I play with my
friends every day.
Verb Tenses
24. The action is done regularly or habitually.
Examples:
● My class starts at 8 a.m. daily.
● Michelle always places her book on
the shelf every time she finishes it.
Simple Present Tense
25. The action indicates something that is always true.
Examples:
● Our parents love us dearly.
● Some birds migrate when the
weather conditions are better.
Simple Present Tense
26. The action indicates instruction or direction.
Examples:
● Turn off the faucet when not in use.
● Play with your cousins while waiting
for your snacks.
Simple Present Tense
29. We add -s or -es at the end of the base
form of verbs when the subject is singular.
Example:
Aaron eats fruits and vegetables
for breakfast.
Verbs in The Simple Present Tense
30. Verbs in The Simple Present Tense
We add -es to words ending in -ch, -
sh, -s, -th, -x, or -z.
Example:
Jamie fixes her bed every morning.
31. Verbs in The Simple Present Tense
We also add -es to verbs ending in -o, like
go to goes and do to does.
Example:
Carla goes to bed early every night.
32. Verbs in The Simple Present Tense
If the verb ends in -y, we first look at the
letter before it. If a vowel comes before -
y, simply add -s.
Example:
She plays the guitar.
33. Example:
Michael always studies his lessons.
Verbs in The Simple Present Tense
If a consonant comes before -y, change -y
to -i and then add -es.
34. We use the base form of the verb when the
subject is plural. We also use the base form
of the verb for the pronouns I and you.
Examples:
● I love cooking.
● We live in the city.
● Some birds eat seeds.
Verbs in The Simple Present Tense
35. Give an example of sentences that uses
a verb in its present tense form.
42. Choose the verbs with the correct simple present tense form
to complete the sentences.
1. The bus (arrive, arrives) at 8:30 p.m.
2. Jessie (study, studies) in the library.
3. Lizbeth (walk, walks) her dog every morning.
4. Kevin (go, goes) home at 5 in the afternoon.
5. I (like, likes) eating vegetables for lunch.
44. What is in the news lately?
Act as news reporters and share a
current event or news story with the
class. Remember to use verbs in the
simple present tense.
45. Why is it important to use the correct
verb tense when sharing information?
46. Big Idea
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Using the simple present tense of
the verb, we express that an
action is done regularly or that
something is always true. It is
also used to give proper
instructions or directions.
47. Remember
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● Verbs are action words or states of
being.
● Some time expressions used in the
simple present tense include always,
regularly, daily, and often.
48. Remember
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● We add -s or -es at the end of the
base form of the verb when the
subject is singular.
● If the verb ends in -y, we first look at
the letter before it. If a vowel comes
before -y, simply add -s.
49. Remember
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● If a consonant comes before -y,
change -y to -i and then add -es.
● We use the base form of the verb
when the subject is plural. We also
use this form for pronouns I and you.
51. 51
Complete the sentence with the correct simple present tense
of the given verb.
1. Jim and I ________ Mandarin every Saturday. (study)
2. Our dogs ________ at strangers. (bark)
3. Allen ________ his vitamins everyday. (take)
4. She ________ twice before saying anything. (think)
5. The farmer ________ the soil when planting. (cultivate)
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References
“Present Simple.” LearnEnglish. Accessed April 25, 2022.
https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/grammar/english-grammar-reference/present-simple.
Shrives, Craig. “Simple Present Tense.” Grammar-Monster. Accessed April 25, 2022. https://www.grammar-
monster.com/glossary/simple_present_tense.htm.
“Simple Present Tense: Global Site.” Education First. Accessed April 25, 2022.
https://www.ef.com/wwen/english-resources/english-grammar/simple-present-tense/.
“Simple Present Tense of Verbs.” Grammarly, December 16, 2020.
https://www.grammarly.com/blog/simple-present/.
Present a sample daily routine activity to the learners.
2. Ask the learners if they are familiar with it. Explain that a routine is a
usual order of doing things or doing something regularly.
Then, present another checklist schedule. Ask the learners to read the
sentences and take note of the time indicated.
5. Have the learners look at each activity and ask them if they do the
same activities on a school day. Encourage them to share their routine
by asking the following questions:
● What time do you wake up?
● What time do you have your lunch?
● Do you also go to school at 8:00 am?
● What activities do you do after school?
● What time do you sleep?
6. Emphasize to the learners that having routines and schedules for
activities helps us manage our time well.
Ask the learners, “When do the actions occur?” (Expected answers are
every day, during weekdays, or regularly.)
4. Say that actions or conditions, just like the activities in the routine, may
also indicate time, which refers to verb tenses.
part of a routine or are something done regularly, these are verbs in the
simple present tense.
6. Discuss the simple present tense with the learners. Tell them that
actions are in the simple present tense when:
a. The action is done regularly or habitually.
● My class starts at 8 a.m. daily.
● Michelle always places her book on the shelf every time she
finishes it.
b. The action indicates something is always true.
● Our parents love us dearly.
● Some birds migrate when the weather conditions are better.
c. The action is an instruction or a direction.
● Turn off the faucet when not in use.
● Play with your cousins while waiting for your snacks.
7. Explain that some of the time expressions indicate that the action is in
the simple present tense. These words include always, regularly, daily,
sometimes, every day, occasionally, and often. Add that these words
are used in sentences to help you express that the verb is in the simple
present tense. You may also ask the learners to add more to the list.
8. Remind the learners that verbs must always agree with the subjects in
terms of numbers in using sentences.
1. Ask the learners to play a game.
2. Give 2- to 3-step directions. Have the learners do the actions on cue
after hearing “1, 2, 3 . . . Action!” The learners should follow the steps
chronologically.
Sample 2- to 3-step direction activities:
● Jump 2 times, then wave at me.
● Clap 3 times, sit down, then stomp your feet 5 times.
3. This time, give the learners a chance to give 2- to 3-step directions.
Divide the class into groups and have them give 2-3 step directions for
each other. Remind the learners to use the correct form of the simple
present tense of verbs.
4. Ask the learners the following:
a. How did you feel about the activity?
b. Is it easy to follow 2- to 3-steps directions? Why?
c. Is it easy to give 2- to 3-steps directions? Why?
5. Tell the learners the importance of listening and following directions
carefully because they help us perform or do things the right way.