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Simple Present Tense — Revision Notes

ICSE · Class 4 · English Grammar

Simple Present Tense revision notes for ICSE Class 4 English Grammar: 2 topics in quick points. Part of the ICSE Class 4 English Grammar syllabus.

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Key Topics to Revise

1

Understanding the Simple Present Tense

  • Used for regular actions, habits, and general truths.
  • For 'I', 'you', 'we', 'they', and plural subjects: use the base form of the verb (e.g., play, go, eat).
  • For 'he', 'she', 'it', and singular subjects: add -s or -es to the verb (e.g., plays, goes, watches).
2

Spelling Rules for Adding -s or -es

  • Most verbs: just add -s (e.g., play → plays).
  • Verbs ending in -ch, -sh, -s, -x, -z: add -es (e.g., watch → watches, fix → fixes).
  • Verbs ending in consonant + y: change y to i and add -es (e.g., study → studies).

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Key Concepts

The simple present tense is usedFor most subjects like IThe verb must match the subject

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Simple Present Tense for ICSE Class 4 English Grammar?
Key topics in Simple Present Tense include Understanding the Simple Present Tense, Spelling Rules for Adding -s or -es. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 4 exams.
How should I revise Simple Present Tense for Class 4 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 52 practice questions on Simple Present Tense. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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