Present Tense – JSS1 English Lesson Note (First Term)

A verb that refers to the present time is said to be in the present tense.

Behavioural objectives

By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

• state what the present tense is;
• identify present tense verbs in sentences;
• write sentences using present tense verbs;
• give the past tense forms of the verbs listed in the tables.

What is the present tense?

A verb that refers to the present time is said to be in the present tense.

Examples

• I write letters to him.
• I run errands for my mother.
• We pray together every morning.
• Many types so fast.
• She goes to school.

More verbs: present tense and past tense

Evaluation

Pick five present tense verbs and make a sentence with each of them.

Assignment

Reading assignment: read Student’s Companion, page 88 (Present Tense).

Reference

English Grammar for J.S.S, pages 35 to 40.