Simple Present Tense
The simple present tense uses the same verb form as the root form of the verb. We use the simple present tense in the following conditions:

• To show a fact or something that is always true.
Ex. This summer was the hottest summer of all.

• For activities that are done daily -regularly or habitually
Ex. I usually wake up at 8 am.

• To express thoughts, feelings, opinions and beliefs
Ex. Socrates knows only that he knows nothing.

• For an action or event that is planned to happen in the future
Ex. When does the flight to Egypt depart from Tashkent?

• Used with a selected few adverbs to indicate something that happens rarely
Ex. I rarely skip my classes.

• Used in news, reported speech such as in sports commentaries, a narration of books and stories etc.
Ex. GOAL! Leo Messi scores another goal.

• It is also used with schedules, plans and programmes.
Ex. My exams are in May.

• It is also used to give instructions.
Ex. If you want to be an A student, you need to study harder.