







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 know the pub around the corner? | その角にあるパブは知っている? |
| That's why you can't find the answer! | だから答えが見つからないのさ! |
| How often do you have free time, then? | それじゃ、どれぐらいの頻度で時間があるの? |
| Isn't that funny? | おかしくない? |
| Exactly, so do you think snails are bugs or not? | そうさ。カタツムリは虫だとは思わないかい? |
| Set times always stress me out. | 時間をセットするのはいつも僕にストレスを与えるよ。 |
| I have no idea what arborio rice is! | アルボリオ米がどんなのか全然わかんないよ! |
| Thanks father, where is Bear's lead? | パパありがとう、ベアのリードはどこだよ? |
| Is it the one with the blue tongue? | 青い舌の犬でしょう? |
| Oh sorry dear, my husband has some difficulties hearing... | それは失礼しました。夫は耳が遠いものでして… |
| Come on, don't cry, she is just a stupid girl! | まって、泣かないで。彼女がただバカなだけじゃないか! |
| Yes sir, you can have a seat at this table. | かしこまりました。こちらへどうぞ。 |
| Who the f*ck is that, what's the time? | いったい誰だよ。いま何時だい? |
| This is the last one and, unfortunately, it has a hole in it. | これは最後の1つだけど残念ながら穴があるよ。 |
| Hey Mike, you look so worried! | やあ、マイク、とても心配してそうだね |
| I don't think it's a suitable movie for kids, dear. | あなた、それ子供向けの映画ではないと思うわよ。 |
| How do you want me to chop the onions, big or small? | 玉ねぎはどのように切って欲しい、大きくそれとも小さく? |
| I mostly cook meat, fish and chicken dishes. | だいたい、肉や魚あとはチキンを料理するかな。 |
| And on the ground floor we have easy access to the garden. | それに1階にいれば簡単に庭に行けるんだ。 |
| Oh look at this big boy, he gets bigger everytime I see him! | わあ、大きい子だねぇ。見るたびに大きくなってるよ! |