







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 | |
|---|---|
| Good thanks, I'm fine, too. | 良かった、僕も元気。 |
| I am 24. | 私は24歳。 |
| You know, I usually have some early morning lessons. | 知ってるでしょ、私、普段朝早いレッスンがあるのよ。 |
| I hate taking long flights! | 僕は長時間フライトが大嫌いなんだ! |
| 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。 |
| Can your mum handle the situation by herself? | 君のお母さんは彼女自身で状況をうまく対処できるのかな? |
| Erm, we don't have any, but there is someone else's bread. | えっと、何も無いんだ、でも誰かのパンならあるさ。 |
| I don't want to live in the suburbs! | 郊外になんて住みたくないわ! |
| I don't have time to cook everyday. | 毎日料理する時間がなくて。 |
| What's your maximum monthly budget for the rent? | 毎月の家賃はいくらまでなら払えるの? |
| Are you going to say sorry for saying I am stupid then? | それじゃあ、バカだっていったことを謝る気になったかい? |
| The room is spacious and sunny and the bed looks comfortable! | お部屋は広々としてて日当たりもいいし、ベッドも寝心地よさそう! |
| That's why the rent is much lower than average. | そのおかげで家賃が相場よりかなり安いのよ。 |
| Yeah, it's a very popular restaurant. | そうね。このレストラン、とても人気だし。 |
| It's not a nice thing to say to a woman... | そんなこと女性に言うなんて失礼よ… |
| A one year course? What kind of course is it? | 一年コース? どんな講座なんだい? |
| How are things going, is everything ok? | 最近どうだい、全て上手くいってるかい? |
| He looks like he is interested in you! | あなたに気があるみたいよ。 |
| Can I get you some more drinks? | お先に、お飲み物を追加いたしましょうか? |
| Is that right? | 正しい? |