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Simple Present Tense — Syllabus

ICSE · Class 4 · English Grammar

What Simple Present Tense covers in ICSE Class 4 English Grammar: 2 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the ICSE Class 4 English Grammar syllabus.

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2 Topics · ICSE Class 4 English Grammar · 2026-27

Topics in Simple Present Tense

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).

Key Concepts

Central concept: Simple Present Tense

Verb FormsSubject-Verb AgreementUsage and ExamplesSignal WordsOral Practice Rules

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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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