Present simple

Present simple:

Use the Simple Present to express the idea that an action is repeated or usual. The action can be a habit, a hobby, a daily event, a scheduled event or something that often happens. It can also be something a person often forgets or usually does not do.

Example:

I play tennis

she does not play tennis

does he play tennis?

The Simple Present can also indicate the speaker believes that a fact was true before, is true now, and will be true in the future. It is not important if the speaker is correct about the fact. It is also used to make generalizations about people or things.

Example:

Cats like milk

Birds do not like milk

Do pigs like milk?

Speakers sometimes use the Simple Present to express the idea that an action is happening or is not happening now.

Example:

I am here now.
She is not here now.
He needs help right now.