The word tense means time. When we talk about a verb being in present tense, we mean that the verb is happening in the present time.
Here are some examples of verbs in present tense:
Bob runs every morning.
Sarah reads a book every week.
Mom makes breakfast for us before school starts.
Use the present tense of an action verb when the action is happening right now.
It’s your turn. Fill in the blank with a present tense verb. Dad _____ the car when he goes to work. Did you figure it out? Good for you!