Simple Present Tense

When to Use The Present Simple Tense

Describing facts, generalizations, and explanations

  • The Eiffel tower is in Paris.
  • Light travels faster than sound.

Academic writing, summarizing the research in your abstract, describing your objectives

  • This research aims to synthesize the two theories.
  • Chapter 3 explains the methodology and discusses ethical issues.

Explanations of terms, theories, and ideas

  • Photosynthesis refers to the process by which plants convert sunlight into chemical energy.
  • According to Piketty (2013), inequality grows over time in capitalist economies.

Exercises

English Grammer – Tenses

English Practice – Tenses