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Simple tenses

Simple present tense base form or -s form
• for actions occurring at the time of the speaking • for actions occurring regularly • for general facts • for constant states	College students often study late at night. Trenton is the capital of New Jersey.
Simple past tense base form + -ed or –d or irregular form
• for actions occurring at the time of the speaking • for actions occurring regularly • for general facts • for constant states	The storm destroyed their property.
Simple future tense will + base form
• for actions that will occur in the future • for promises or predictions	I will exercise tomorrow.