Present Indefinite is the part of
Tenses and it is also known as Simple Present. This tense helps us to
know and understand some universal truths and plain statements.
Definition of Simple Present or
Present Indefinite can be given as “The action which is mentioned simply in
present. Nothing is informed about whether an action is complete or not at the time of
speaking and writing in the present form”.
This is a very easy and simple way to understand Tenses for every Hindi or non-Hindi speaker. But there is a condition to learn Present Indefinite by this easy method is to have at least basic knowledge of Hindi. Speaking Hindi is not mandatory but knowing it, will help you to learn Simple Present.
There are some terms that are used by Simple present and that are mandatory to know or remember or learn. Terms are mentioned below: -
Do/Does – as helping verb
First form of Verb – as main verb
6 conditions
Sentences end with ता हूँ, ती है, ते है, जनता हूँ, जानती है, जानते है, पता है, आदि |
6 conditions
Simple –
Sub + V1 + Object.
Note :- On singular
subjects “s/es” used in verb
e.g. He goes to school.
Negative –
Sub + do/does + not + V1 + Object.
e.g. He
does not go to school.
Interrogative –
Do/Does + Sub + V1 + Object?
e.g. Does he
go to school?
Interrogative negative –
Do/Does + Sub + not + V1 + Object?
e.g. Does
he not go to school?
Double Interrogative –
W/H family
+ Do/Does +
Sub + V1 + Object?
e.g. Why does
he go to school?
Double Interrogative Negative –
W/H family
+ Do/Does +
Sub + not + V1 + Object?
e.g. Why does
he not go to school?
Present Indefinite Rules
There are some factors required to know and understand that where can we use Simple Present or how to identify a sentence of Present Indefinite.
Rules or factors are mentioned below:
-
·
To express a habitual action.
e.g.
― I go for a walk in the
morning.
― She often gets late for breakfast.
·
To express universal truths.
e.g.
― The sun rises in the
east.
―One and one make two.
· Sentences beginning with ‘here’ and ‘there’ are known as
exclamatory sentences which are used to express what is actually taking place
in the present.
e.g.
―Here Rahul comes!
― There goes the bus!
·
To indicate a future occurrence which is the portion of a
plan or an arrangement.
e.g.
―C.M comes to the village
next week.
― Indian team goes to the England this month.
·
To introduce quotations.
e.g. ― Rohan says, “Don’t think much just do it”.
― Mom says,” Little knowledge is a dangerous”.
