Simple Present - Affirmative

Simple Present - Affirmative

1. We use the verb TO BE in this tense.

   • I - AM
   • You, We, You and They - ARE
   • He, She and It - IS

2. In the conjugation of the verb in the third person singular, there are orthographic rules:

   • Most verbs: -s are added. Ex: She feels. (Feel)
   • Verbs that end in –ss, –sh, –ch, –o, –X: –es is added. Ex: He passes. (Pass)
   • Verbs ending in a vowel + y: –s is added. Ex: He plays. (Play)

3. We use short form when we speak and write informal things.

   • Examples: I'm here. You're so beautiful.

4. To speak more formal things, the normal form is used, without abbreviations.

   • Examples: Dear Mr. Freeman, my name is Joe Green. I am Brazilian.

5. We use the verb be to talk about age.

   • Ex: I am 12. It's not: I have 12.

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