A1 · Present Forms

Present simple for habits and routines

Describe regular actions, habits and routines.

Learning objectives

Recognise the form and meaning of present simple for habits and routines.
Use present simple for habits and routines in controlled A1 sentences.
Identify and correct common beginner errors.
Apply the concept in a short personal or everyday context.

Grammar rules

Use the base form with I, you, we and they.
Add -s or -es with he, she and it.
Use do and does in questions and negatives.

Examples

I wake up at eight every day.
She works in a school.
They don't eat meat.
Does he play football?

Common mistakes

Using a form that does not agree with the subject or noun.
Using the correct words in the wrong order.
Adding or omitting a required auxiliary, article or preposition.
Choosing a form that changes the intended meaning.

Revision notes

Review the rule, say the examples aloud, write two new examples and retake the concept test until you achieve at least 80%.

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