







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 | |
|---|---|
| I think I've got a better idea about what to do with the bed! | ベッドについては僕のアイディアの方が良いと思うな! |
| Does that help you to believe me? | これで僕を信じてくれるかな? |
| Oh no! Are you sure you don't have anything available? | そうなんですか! 本当にもう空いてる席はないんですか? |
| That's bad, do you have a cold? | たいへんね。風邪でも引いたの? |
| Let's calculate, I pay 135 per week for one person... | 計算してみようか。僕は一人で週に 135 払ってる… |
| Welcome to the Diamond Duck, do you have a reservation, sir? | ダイアモンド・ダックへようこそ。ご予約のお客様でしょうか? |
| Hi there, are you ready? | やぁ、準備できた? |
| Hello guys, is it possible to make a little less noise? | おはよう、みんな。もう少し音を抑えてもらえるかしら? |
| 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! |
| Umm, oh yes, I can see it now, the ad number is 9845... | う~んと、あ、はい。今見つけました。広告番号は 9845… |
| It's a double room plus we get a cleaner once a week. | ダブルルームよ、加えて私たちは週に1回の掃除人がいるわ。 |
| Do you mean the guy with the beard? | ヒゲを生やした男のこと? |
| Does anyone else want something to drink? | 誰か飲み物を欲しい人は居る? |
| So 2017 minus 1841 equals... | だから2017引く1841合計は... |
| Okay, the grated one's 20% off today. | いいよ、今日粉チーズが20%割引だって。 |
| How old are you? | 何歳なの? |
| Do you have a cigarette? | タバコは持ってる? |
| No worries Mike, as I said, he only does it when he is stressed. | 心配ないわよ、マイク。さっき言った通り、彼がそれをする時はストレスを感じた時だけよ。 |
| I am, I have to be there at 12:30. | えぇ、行くわ。12時半には着いてなきゃ。 |
| Is one bunch enough for you? | 一束で足りるかい? |