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This video will provide a structured and interactive way to teach basic English grammar concepts related to the present tense in a classroom setting.
Good morning, class.
Today, we are going to dive into the basics of English grammar, specifically focusing on the present tense.
Are you all ready?
Yes, we are!
Fantastic!
Let's start with the basics.
Can anyone tell me what the present tense is?
Is it something about actions happening right now?
Exactly.
The present tense is used to describe actions that are happening right now or actions that happen regularly.
Can you give me an example of a present tense sentence?
I eat breakfast every morning.
Great example.
The verb eat is in the present tense because it describes something that happens regularly.
Now, let's look at how we form present tense sentences.
Who can tell me about the verb conjugation in the present tense?
Is it about adding an S or ES to the base form of the verb for third-person singular subjects?
Absolutely.
When the subject is third-person singular, he, she, it, or a singular noun, we add s or e, s to the base form of the verb.
Can you give me an example?
She reads books every night.
Perfect.
Reads is the present tense form of the verb read.
For the third person singular subject, she, now let's practice forming present tense sentences together.
I'll give you a subject, and you provide a present tense verb to complete the sentence.
Let's start with I. I play soccer.
Excellent.
How about he?
He watches TV.
Well done!
Now, let's move on to negative sentences in the present tense.
How do we form negative sentences?
We add DO NOT or DOES NOT before the base form of the verb.
That's correct.
We use do not for subjects like I, you, we, and they, and does not for third-person singular subjects.
Can you give me an example of a negative present tense sentence?
They do not like spinach.
Perfect.
Now, let's try forming negative sentences together.
I will give you a subject, and you provide a negative present tense verb to complete the sentence.
Let's start with you.
You do not speak French.
Very good.
How about she?
She does not play the piano.
Excellent job, everyone.
Now, let's move on to questions in the present tense.
How do we form questions?
We invert the subject in the auxiliary verb DO or DOES.
Exactly.
We start with the auxiliary verb, do or does, followed by the subject, and then the base form of the verb.
Can you give me an example of a present tense question?
Do you like ice cream?
Great!
Do is the auxiliary verb used for subjects like I, you, we, and they.
Now let's practice forming questions together.
I'll give you a subject, and you provide a present tense verb to complete the question.
Let's start with they.
Do they play basketball?
Excellent.
How about he?
Does he eat meat?
Very good.
Now that we have covered forming affirmative, negative, and question sentences in the present tense, let's move on to some irregular verbs.
Can anyone tell me what irregular verbs are?
Are those verbs that do not follow the regular pattern of adding S or ES for third-person singular subjects?
That is correct.
Irregular verbs do not follow the regular conjugation patterns.
Can you give me an example of an irregular verb in the present tense?
I go to school every day.
Excellent.
Go is an irregular verb because its present tense form does not follow the pattern of adding S or E, S, for third-person singular subjects.
Now let's practice using some irregular verbs in sentences.
I will give you a verb and you provide a present tense sentence using that verb.
I see my friends at the park.
Good.
How about bring?
She brings her lunch to school.
Very good.
Now, let's wrap up our lesson with a quick review.
Can anyone summarize what we've learned today about the present tense?
The present tense is used to describe actions that are happening right now or actions that happen regularly.
We form present tense sentences by conjugating verbs, adding S or ES for third-person singular subjects and using auxiliary verbs for questions and negatives.
Excellent summary!
You have all done a fantastic job today exploring the basics of English grammar in the present tense.
Keep practicing, and you will become even more confident in using it correctly.
That is all for today.
Class dismissed.
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