Simple Present Affirmative Form

The Simple Present is a verb tense which is usually used to show repetition, habits or generalizations, but it has other uses. Take a look at the charts below to understand when and how the simple present tense is used.

Simple Present Affirmative Examples A : Verb to read

• First-person singular: I read a book 
• Second-person singular: You read a book 
• Third-person singular: He/she/it reads a book  (note the –s)
• First-person plural: We read a book 
• Second-person plural: You read a book 
• Third-person plural: They read a book 

 

Simple Present Affirmative Examples B – Verb to miss

• First-person singular: I miss home
• Second-person singular: You miss home
• Third-person singular: He/she/it misses home (note the –s)
• First-person plural: We miss home
• Second-person plural: You miss home
• Third-person plural: They miss home