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One of the language features used in “Procedure Text” is using simple present tense. The
simple present tense is when you use a verb to tell about things that happen continually in the

present, like every day, every week, or every month. We use the simple present tense for
anything that happens often or is factual.

The Form of Simple Present Tense:

Positive (+)

1. Subject + to be (is, are, am) + ad

Example: I am a doctor

2. Subject + verb 1 (es/s) + ad

Example: she goes to school everyday

Negative (-)
A. Subject + to be (is, are, am) + not+ noun

Example: I am not a nurse
B. Subject + do/does + not+ verb (es/s)

Example: I do not eat seafood

Interrogative (?)

a. To be (is, are, am) + Subject + noun?
Example: are you a doctor?

b. Do/ does + subject + verb + ad?
Example: do you study every-day?

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