Understanding Simple Present Tense for Grade 3 | Part 1

Understanding Simple Present Tense for Grade 3

The simple present tense is a key grammar concept for Grade 3 students. It helps us talk about actions that happen regularly, facts, or general truths. The simple present tense is used when we describe daily routines or things that are always true.

For regular verbs, we simply use the base form of the verb, except when talking about he, she, or it, where we add -s or -es to the verb. For example:

• I play football.
• She plays football.
• He runs fast.

We also use the simple present to express facts, such as:

• The sun rises in the east.
• Water boils at 100°C.

Here are a few sentences using the simple present tense:

• I eat breakfast every morning.
• She reads a book every night.
• They play in the park after school.

 

It’s important to practice identifying when to add -s or -es for third-person singular subjects (he, she, it) and using the base form for others. By mastering the simple present tense, students can express their routines, habits, and facts clearly and confidently!