The Present Indefinite Tense

 The Tenses and their Functions 

The Present Indefinite Tense

  The present indefinite tense- Habitual Action 

( A ) This tense is generally used to denote ' habit , custom , practice , repeated action , permanent activity , general truth ' , etc. 

These ideas are expressed by the adverbs of frequency such as ' often , seldom , usually , never , occassionally , sometimes , normally , generally , always , frequently , rarely , daily ' , etc. 

For example

 ( i ) The man goes for a walk in the morning daily in           the morning .

 ( ii ) Robert usually believes everybody . 

 ( iii ) Ronaldo often gets late for lunch . 

( iv ) Marry always comes in time .

 ( v ) William seldom gets up late . 

( B ) This tense is also used to make a statement in the present showing permanent nature and activity of the subject and eternal principles 

 For example -

( i ) We know him well .

 ( ii ) Rohan teaches in St. John's College . 

( iii ) The cow gives milk .

 ( iv ) Rivers freeze at high altitude . 

( v ) Water boils at 100 ° C . 

( vi ) Plants prepare their own food . 

Additional Uses of Present Indefinite Tense 

Historical Present -

( i ) Now , Netaji enters and addresses the Indian soldiers.

( ii ) Now , Arjun shoots arrows at Bhishma .

 Future Arrangement-

 ( i ) The Prime Minister arrives from U.K. tomorrow . 

( ii ) He leaves for his job next day .

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