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Rewrite the following sentences using tenses given in brackets.

● The grocer will bring fresh vegetables.
_____________________________________________ (simple present)

_____________________________________________ (simple past)
● Ruchi has a new pair of jeans.
______________________________________________ (simple past)

______________________________________________ (simple future)
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● The old woman lived alone.

______________________________________________ (simple present)

______________________________________________ (simple future)

Let’s Learn Simple Tenses

The simple tense of a verb tells us the time of an event or action, in present, past, and future.

Uses of Simple Present Tense

The simple present tense is used to talk about:

 a general truth. For example:
The sun rises in the east.
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 a routine, custom, action or habit. For example:
I brush my teeth before going to bed.
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Formation of Simple Present Tense
When the subject is singular, we add –e, -es or –ies to the root form of the verb. For example:

Mohan runs in the park. She stitches the school dresses.
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When the subject is plural, we use the root form of the verb.

I run fast. They play cricket.
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