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B. Circle the verb in each sentence. Write (T) for transitive verbs and (In) for

intransitive verbs in the boxes.

1. The people are talking loudly.
2. Amar is confused.

3. She gave me a gift.
4. The naughty ghost likes bananas.

5. Birds are chirping.

6. Mother is making pudding for me.

The Simple Present Tense

Read these sentences.
1. Phagwara is a small town.

2. Mandira and Shweta live in Phagwara.

The highlighted words are in the simple present tense. We have discussed in previous
classes that we use verbs in the simple present tense to:

1. Express an action that takes place Example: Rohan goes to school every
regularly or very often. morning.
2. Refer to an action that tells about Example: They always go out on Sundays.
some habit.
3. Express general truths and facts. Example: Stars shine at night.

4. Express a future action that is planned Example: Her birthday party begins at
well in advance. 6 p.m. tomorrow.

C. Use the simple present tense to express five things you do in school every day. Look

at the pictures and add your own points.

1. I every morning in school.

2. I every day.

3.
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