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 worries, I am not together with Mike. | Не волнуйся, мы с Майком не пара. |
It's not a nice thing to say to a woman... | Не совсем отличная идея говорить такое женщине... |
It's usually at the top right of your screen. | Он обычно в правом верхнем углу вашего экрана. |
I don't think it's normal, do you think it's normal? | Не думаю, что это нормально, ты думаешь, это нормально? |
Yes, I like them, too. | Да, тоже очень нравится. |
Do you want me to call them? | Хочешь, чтобы я им позвонила? |
I think that *hand caught on fire* thing is a joke! | Я думаю, что *рука загорелась* - это шутка! |
Because we know them and have their mobile numbers? | Потому что мы знаем их и номер их мобильного? |
Normally, girls check the wine list for half an hour before they order. | Обычно девушки как минимум полчаса изучают винную карту до того, как сделать заказ. |
That's right, we should never forget how irresponsible my housemates are. | Точно, не следовало забывать, насколько безответственны мои соседи. |
I think I've got a better idea about what to do with the bed! | Я думаю, у меня есть идея получше, что нам делать с кроватью! |
It goes faster, but we don't want to walk to the tube station. | Да, метро будет быстрее, но мы не хотим долго идти пешком до станции метро. |
It's about a web project. | Это касается веб-проекта. |
Yeah, but the room is square and there are only four main objects in it. | Ага, только комната квадратная, и в ней всего четыре главных объекта. |
My laptop is in it. | В ней мой ноутбук. |
Are you close friends? | Вы близкие друзья? |
My beard makes me look older, I think. | Моя борода делает меня старше, я думаю. |
No, it's not mine, I think it belongs to the house. | Нет, не моя, думаю, это собственность дома. |
I agree, long flights aren't very pleasant. | Согласна, долгие перелеты очень неприятны. |
Then you can decide if I'm a good cook or not! | Ты тогда сама решишь, хороший я повар или нет! |