In English we use the present simple tense to talk about facts or things that are always true, as well as things in general. Present simple is also used to talk about a repeated action such as a habit, a hobby, a daily event, a scheduled event or something that often happens.
In English we use 'do' and 'does' as auxiliary verbs in negatives and questions and we often use the present simple with adverbs of frequency such as sometimes, always, often, never, usually, rarely, and hardly ever.
Notes for use of present simple :
In the third person, ‘s’ is added to the verb form. For example;
work --> works
run --> runs
live --> lives
For verbs that end in 'o', 'sh', 'ch', 's' and 'x', we add 'es' to the verb form. For example;
go --> goes
wish --> wishes
watch --> watches
kiss --> kisses
fax --> faxes
For verbs that end in a consonant + 'y', we change the 'y' to 'i' and add 'es'. For example;
try --> tries
study --> studies
The table below shows the different forms of present simple :
Example Verb : Work | I / You / We / They | He / She / It |
Positive | ... work. | ... works. |
Negative | ... don't work. | ... doesn't work. |
Questions | Do ... work? | Does ... work? |
Short answers | Yes, ... do. / No, ... don't. | Yes, ... does. / No, ... doesn't. |
For the verb 'to be' we use 'am', 'is', 'are' in the present simple. No auxiliary verbs are used in negative sentences and questions.
Verb: Be | I | You / We / They | He / She / It |
Positive | I'm ... | ... 're ... | ... 's ... |
Negative | I'm not ... | ... aren't ... | ... isn't ... |
Questions | Am I ... ? | Are ... ...? | Is ... ...? |
Short answers | Yes, I am. / No, I'm not. | Yes, ... are. / No, ... aren't. | Yes, ... is. / No, ... isn't. |
Present Simple Example Sentences :
Positive Examples of Present Simple :
Negative Examples of Present Simple :
Question Examples of Present Simple :
Present simple example sentences | |
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Do you have any area in mind? | هل لديك أي منطقة في عقلك؟ |
They don't usually work after ten o'clock. | .عادة, هم لا يعملون بعد الساعة العاشرة |
His name's Sergio. | .اسمه سيرجيو |
Hello, I'm sorry I'm a bit late. | .مرحباً، متأسفة أنا متأخرة قليلاً |
Or worse, sometimes they throw a party at home! | !او أسوأ من ذلك، أحيانا يقومون بعمل حفلة فى المنزل |
Which website do you use? | ما الموقع الذي تقومين بإستخدامه؟ |
In the recipe it says 600g. | .فى الوصفة تقول 600 جرام |
I don't know, maybe it helps a bit! | !لا أعلم، ربما يساعد قليلاً |
It's like there's evil hidden inside them! | !الأمر يبدو وكأن هناك شرًا مخبأ بداخلهم |
That's why you can't find the answer! | !هذا هو سبب عدم تمكنكِ من إيجاد الإجابة |
But Bear has got hip dysplasia. | .لكن بير لديه نمو شاذ فى الورك |
Yes, that's a good idea. | .نعم, هذه فكرة جيدة |
I think Diego and I are the only smokers in the house. | .أعتقد أن ديجو وأنا الأشخاص المدخنين الوحيدين في المنزل |
He only does it when he is extremely stressed! | !هو فقط يقوم بذلك عندما يكون متوتراً للغاية |
I don't like violence in real life, I only like it in movies. | .لا احب العنف في الحياة الحقيقية، أحبه فقط في الأفلام |
Thank you again for giving me your turn. | .شكراً لك مرة أخرى على إعطائى دورك |
He is the bartender. | .هو النادل فى تلك الحانة |
Is it possible to move in tomorrow? | هل يمكن الإنتقال غداً؟ |
Oh, sorry! You don't like cleaning things, I can do it. | .اوه، اسفه! انت لا تحب تنظيف الأشياء، يمكننى فعل ذلك |
Yeah, I've got it! | !أجل، لقد وجدتها |