







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 | |
|---|---|
| Do you have any brothers or sisters? | 君は兄弟か姉妹いるの? |
| It's individually, the small ones are 30p, big ones 50p. | 個々で売ってるよ、小さいのが30ペンスで大きいのが50ペンスだ。 |
| I didn't say it's your fault, but it's your turn now... | あなたのミスなんて言ってないでしょ。さあ次はあなたの番よ… |
| Yeah, I've got it! | えぇ、見つけたわ! |
| As far as I know, Chows are not good with other animals. | 私の知る限りではチャウは他の動物があまり好きじゃないわね。 |
| But it's my favourite restaurant... | お気に入りのレストランなんだけど… |
| Yes, that's the one. | そう、その通りだよ。 |
| Well, I'm used to getting bad news today, what's that? | まあ、悪い知らせなら今日はとっくに受けてるわ。それでどうしたの? |
| I wake up and make my bed, then tidy my room. | 起きてベッドを整え、そして部屋を片づけるんだ。 |
| So does that mean you don't want to stay with me? | てことは、僕とは一緒にいたくないのかい? |
| You don’t look like an English teacher to me. | 僕には英語の先生に見えないよ。 |
| Oh, sorry, I also need a grater for the cheese. | あぁ、ごめんなさい、あとチーズ用におろし金も必要だわ。 |
| Of course, my name is Cate and my number is 077... | もちろんです。名前はケイト、番号は 077… |
| I've found 2, too, there aren't many options in Camden Lock. | 私も 2 軒よ。カムデン・ロックにはあまり物件がないのね。 |
| Sorry, is it possible to see it this Saturday after 2 o'clock? | 失礼しました。今週土曜日の 2 時以降に見学させていただいてもよろしいでしょうか? |
| Do we have any bread to toast? | 私たちトーストにするパンあるのかしら? |
| Actually, it's quite urgent for me. | それが、大急ぎなのよ。 |
| Excuse me ma'am, here is an undamaged packet of rice for you. | お客様失礼します、こちらが損傷のないパッケージのお米です。 |
| Oh yeah, it's our girls' night out tonight. | うん、今夜は女子会なの。 |
| Look at the shelf, the price tag says £2.20 a kilo. | 商品棚を見て、値札は1キロ£2.20って書いてあるよ。 |