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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I agree, long flights aren't very pleasant. | 私もそう思うわ、長時間フライトは全く面白くないよね。 |
He is one of my best friends, unfortunately. | 僕の親友の一人なんだ、不幸なことに。 |
I can't call him at the moment because his phone is unreachable. | 彼の電話の電波が届かないので、現時点で彼に電話する事ができません。 |
Why don't you get it then? Do you want to see upstairs or not? | ならどうしてその物件にしなかったの? 2 階を見るんですか、見ないんですか? |
I'm on my way to Brighton, nearly there! | ブライトンに向かってる途中だよ、そろそろ着くころだ! |
Alright, I think I know who he is... | ああ、彼が誰だか知っていると思う。 |
Erm... Yeah... Sure! It's our first anniversary! | え、ええ、そうなの! 今日が最初の結婚記念日なんです! |
I don't understand why they call it a bank holiday. | なんで公休日って呼ぶのかわからないよ。 |
Sure, our kitchen is newly refurbished... | ええ、キッチンは新しく改装したの… |
Until you just light your cigarette. | タバコに火を付けるまでは。 |
Then, I don't think we need to see the next one! | それじゃあ、次のお家は見なくてもいいわ! |
Anyway, do you live around here, too? | とにかく、あなたもこの辺りに住んでいるの? |
Are you the only smoker in the house? | この家で喫煙者はあなただけなの? |
That's right, I think pressure cookers are quite dangerous, too! | そうだね、僕は圧力鍋も危なすぎると思うよ! |
Do you want me to get you a glass of wine? | 一杯のグラスのワインでも注いで欲しいかい? |
How is it my fault? | どうして僕のせいになるのさ? |
So, it's obvious you have no clue how much renting a house costs. | それじゃあ賃貸の金額がどのくらいか手がかりがないってことだね。 |
I am half-British and half-Australian. | 私は半分イギリス人で半分オーストラリア人よ。 |
Erm, by the way, since we are on the subject... | えっと、ところでこの件についてだけど… |
Yeah, I think this wardrobe is too small for two people. | ええ。この衣装ダンスは二人で使うには小さすぎると思うの。 |