THE PRESENT SIMPLE Positive Statements Form brush I

THE PRESENT SIMPLE

Positive Statements Form ( )מבנה : brush I ____ my teeth (brush). brushes He _____ his teeth (brush).

Negative Statements Form: do not I ____ brush my teeth (brush). -ordon’t I ____ brush my teeth. does not She _____ brush her teeth (brush). -ordoesn’t She _____ brush her teeth.

How many verbs ( )פעלים are there in the sentence? I do not brush my teeth. 2 1 Answer: 2 “do” is a helping verb

How many verbs ( )פעלים are there in the sentence? She does not brush her teeth. 2 1 Answer: 2 “does” is a helping verb

Helping verbs We use the “to do” helping verb to help us form a negative statement in the Present Simple. We use “do” for first person: I do not brush my teeth. We use “does” for third person: She does not brush her teeth. n Even though the helping verb changes, please note that the base verb “brush” stays the same for both!

Function of the Present Simple When do we use the Present Simple? n To describe habits or customs. -I go to school everyday. -He goes to school everyday.

Function of the Present Simple n To describe facts. Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius. The sun rises in the east.

Function of the Present Simple n To describe feelings or opinions. I love Sally. He thinks I am nice.

Listening activity: Eric Clapton n Eric Clapton is a famous rock and roll singer. n He was in the rock and roll hall of fame 3 times. n He wrote “Tears in Heaven” for his son.

“Wonderful Tonight” http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=f. C 04 ZZplo. BE

Present Simple Time Expressions n There are specific time expressions that help us identify the use of the present simple:

Game Time! Yes/No question game

How do we ask yes/no questions using the Present Simple? Answer: We use the helping verb “to do”. Examples: Do you love me? - Yes, I do. Does he love me? - No, he doesn’t.

Asking yes/no questions n http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=i. D 59 NMC 7 se. I

Asking WH questions in the Present Simple What are the WH questions? n Who n What n Where n When n Why n How

How do we ask WH questions using the Present Simple? n Answer: We add a WH word in the beginning. n We also use the form of the yes/no question. Example: Where do you work? WH word Yes/no question

Now, let’s see if you can create WH questions…

Game Time! WH question game

What to bring to class n Always bring with you to class the following items: – U 2 R Important textbook (girl) – U 2 R Important workbook (boy) – Writing journal