1) We use the present simple tense to talk about things we do frequently.

Example sentences:    I eat breakfast every day.   They go to church every Sunday.     

2) We add the letter s at the end of the verb for positive statements (things we do) in the present simple tense that use he, she or it.

Example sentences:    Ana shops at Primark (she shops).   Ali fasts during Ramadan. (he fasts).  

3) We use the present simple tense to talk about things we never do.

Example sentences:   I don't drink alcohol.       I don't dance.       I don't eat meat.

The table below shows how to make simple statements (sentences) using the present simple tense.

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