The Present Simple Positive Statements Form I brush

The Present Simple

Positive Statements Form: I brush my teeth. He brushes his teeth.

Negative Statements Form: I do not brush my teeth. -or. I don’t brush my teeth. She does not brush her teeth. -or. She doesn’t brush her teeth.

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. * Even though the helping verb changes, please note that the base verb “brush” remains the same for both!

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

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

Function of the Present Simple • To describe feeling or opinions. I love Sally. He hates books.

Present Simple Time Expressions • There are specific time expressions that help us identify the use of the present simple: – – – – Always Often Sometimes Every day/ afternoon / evening On Sundays…. Never On occasion Usually

Game Time! Yes/No question game

Asking yes/no questions • The helping verb “to do” is also used in forming yes/no questions in the present simple…… • http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=i. D 59 NMC 7 se. I • Do you love me? Yes, I do. • Does he love me? Yes, he does.

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

WH questions • In the present simple, we form WH questions by adding on a “Wh” word to the yes/no question format. Remember that we still have to use the helping verb “to do”. Example: Where do you work? Where does she work?

Game Time! WH question game

Homework for Wednesday • In the workbook (boy) p. 23 B 6 (yes/no questions) p. 24 B (Wh questions)

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

Wednesday • This Wednesday we will have a reading period. Bring your book! • Also, we will be writing in our writing journal. Bring your writing journal!