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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No, this one is the shop's own brand, that's why it's not expensive. | नहीं, यह दुकान का अपना ब्रांड है इसलिए यह महंगा नहीं है। |
I was just joking, how are you? | मैं बस मज़ाक कर रहा था, आप कैसी हैं? |
Actually, it's quite urgent for me. | असल में, यह मेरे लिए काफी जरुरी है। |
And it's hard to believe, but it's clean. | और इसपर भरोसा करना मुश्किल है लेकिन यह साफ है। |
Yes, it's in Piccadilly Circus right in the centre. | हाँ, यह पिकैडली सर्कस के बिलकुल बीच में है। |
No, no, nothing is wrong, no need to worry, we are all fine... | नहीं, नहीं, कुछ खराब नहीं है, चिंता करने की कोई बात नहीं, हम सब ठीक है... |
Are you the only smoker in the house? | क्या इस घर में केवल तुम सिगरेट पीने वाले व्यक्ति हो? |
Is it because of the cost, or another reason? | खर्च की वजह से, या कोई और कारण है? |
Girls, this is Diego. | लड़कियों, यह डिएगो है। |
No, it doesn't look clean, do you want me to clean it? | नहीं, मुझे यह साफ नहीं लगता, क्या मैं इसे साफ करूँ? |
That's bad, do you have a cold? | यह बुरा हुआ, क्या तुम्हें सर्दी हो गयी है? |
Well, instead of chicken you can try the duck, it's yummy! | वैसे, चिकन के बजाय तुम बत्तख आजमा सकते हो, यह स्वादिष्ट है! |
No, it's not mine, I think it belongs to the house. | नहीं, यह मेरा नहीं है, मुझे लगता है यह घर का है। |
You don't know the story behind it. | तुम इसके पीछे की कहानी नहीं जानती। |
It's not a big deal but it's quite an important thing to mention. | यह कोई बड़ी बात नहीं है लेकिन यह बताने लायक चीज है। |
No, they live in Australia. | नहीं, वे ऑस्ट्रेलिया में रहते हैं। |
Umm, you can tell them it's our wedding anniversary. | उम्म, तुम उन्हें बोल सकती हो कि यह हमारी शादी की सालगिरह है। |
Did you say Russia? That's unusual! | क्या तुमने रूस कहा? यह अजीब है! |
Hm, okay... I think I got it, is it like Pinocchio? | हम्म, अच्छा... मुझे लगता है मैं समझ गयी, क्या यह पिनोकियो जैसा है? |
It's more than enough, I need some garlic, also. | इतना बहुत है, मुझे थोड़े लहसुन की भी जरुरत है। |