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Present Simple
Used for general truths, facts, habits, and when describing processes or charts with no time frame.
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Task 1: Use for process diagrams and charts with no specific time period
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Task 2: Use for general facts, arguments, and current situations
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Third person singular adds -s: the graph shows, the data indicates, evidence suggests
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Use with frequency adverbs: always, often, usually, rarely, generally, typically
Examples
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The diagram illustrates how water is recycled in industrial settings.
Task 1: process — present simple + passive
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Education plays a crucial role in reducing poverty.
Task 2: general truth
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Governments generally implement policies to protect the environment.
Habitual/general action