This page provides a way for you to obtain a table of the duration of daylight or darkness for any year between 1700 and 2100. Decide on which form to use. If you want a table for cities or towns in the U.S. or its territories, use Form A below. For other locations, use Form B below.
Definition. In English grammar, the present tense is a form of the verb that is represented in English by either the third-person singular-s inflection (for example, She laughs ) or the base form (I/You/We/They laugh ). Also called the non-past. Contrast with the past tense or preterite.
English Grammar Rules. The simple present tense in English is used to describe an action that is regular, true or normal. We use the present tense: 1. For repeated or regular actions in the present time period. 1  I take the train to the office. 2  The train to Berlin leaves every hour. 3  John sleeps eight hours every night during the week.