Present Simple vs. Past Simple Video Lesson
The Present Simple is used to communicate the idea that an action is repeated or usually done. (e.g. hobby, daily event, etc.) It can also be something a person often forgets or usually does not do. In contrast, the Past Simple is used to show that an action started and finished at a specific time in the past.
Present Simple Tense
In the grammar video several habits and routines are shown which are done in a repeated manner. Often, these things are done every day. Such actions are expressed with the use of the Present Simple Tense.
- She goes to school.
- She plays the violin.
- She rides a horse.
- She skips.
- She cooks a dinner.
see also: Present Simple vs. Continuous , Present Simple
Past Simple Tense
The English grammar video then shows what was done yesterday. Here, the Past Simple Tense is used, as it describes actions that started and finished at a specific time in the past.
- She visited her friend.
- She watched some interesting films.
- She skied in the mountains.
- She cleaned her room.
- She listened to music.
- She danced with a baby.
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