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Present tense

the use of simple tense
  

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Use present simple for: 1) Linking verbs, sensations and mental processes NOW: I smell a rat. I have a sandwich. Bill is heavy .

  • Use present simple for: 1) Linking verbs, sensations and mental processes NOW: I smell a rat.
  • I have a sandwich.
  • Bill is heavy .
  • I think I'll wait.
  • 2) Universal and general truths: Water boils at 100 degrees C.
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Use present simple for:

1) Linking verbs, sensations and mental processes NOW: I smell a rat. I have a sandwich. Bill is heavy. I think I'll wait.

2) Universal and general truths: Water boils at 100 degrees C. It rains every spring.

3) Habits and non-past facts: I go to school every day. I usually eat spaghetti for lunch.

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