The word habit is an indicator of the simple present.

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English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #256 "Irregular Verbs Test (4)", question 2

Currently, Brady ......... every morning. He's in really good shape and he's very dedicated.

(a) swam
(b) swims
(c) swim

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #256 "Irregular Verbs Test (4)", answer 2

Currently, Brady swims every morning. He's in really good shape and he's very dedicated.

Correct answer: (b) swims
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This is a habit of Brady so we use simple present/3.person/
3 forms are: swim, swam swum
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