







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 | |
|---|---|
| Okay, who sings it? | いいわよ。誰が歌ってるの? |
| Umm... We are married... I mean, today is our wedding anniversary! | えっと… 私たち結婚してて… 今日は結婚記念日なんです! |
| Yeah, it's not common, but that's what it says in the recipe. | えぇ、一般的じゃないわ、でもこれがレシピが言ってることなのよ。 |
| I guess time doesn't pass for you while I'm away. | 僕が離れると君の時間が流れなくなるみたいだね。 |
| It sounds like a good deal. | いい話みたいね。 |
| It's not for me, it's for the rice, dear! | それは私にじゃなくて、これはお米によ! |
| Let me check... when is best for you? | 少々お待ちください… お日にちはいつがよろしいですか? |
| Do you want to bet on it? | それに賭けてみるかい? |
| But Bear has got hip dysplasia. | でもベアが股関節形成不全になったんだ。 |
| Is it Leicester Square or Piccadilly Circus? | レイススター・スクウェアかな? それともピッカディリー・サーカス? |
| 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。 |
| But it's my favourite restaurant... | お気に入りのレストランなんだけど… |
| Oh god, I feel too tired now. | はあ、今ものすごく疲れてるわ。 |
| I'm checking again, there are only two forks and a teaspoon! | もう一度チェックしてるわ、フォークが2本とティースプーンが1本あるわ! |
| 5 bedroom detached house on Lyme Street, £2,800, is that right? | ライム通りにある寝室 5 部屋の一戸建て。2,800 ポンドの物件で間違いないでしょうか? |
| You look a bit sad, are you okay? | 君少し悲しそうだよ、大丈夫? |
| I can't believe you still don't get it! | まだ分からないの? |
| Yes, there are some knives, too. | えぇ、何本かナイフもあるわ。 |
| Your perfectly shaped mushrooms are ready! | 君の完璧な形のマッシュルームの準備ができたよ! |
| Mike, teriyaki is Japanese, we are at a Chinese restaurant. | マイク、照り焼きは和食よ。私たちがいるのは中華レストランね。 |