







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 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。 |
| Is it possible to move in tomorrow? | 明日には転居できるかしら? |
| Aren't there four of us dear? | あなたったら、私たち 4 人で住むじゃない? |
| And these days, I go to that pub quite often. | そして、最近は頻繁にパブに通っているんだ。 |
| Do you like train rides, too? | 電車での移動も好き? |
| Is it the one with the blue tongue? | 青い舌の犬でしょう? |
| Hello dear, how is it going, do you need any help? | ケイト、調子はどう? 何か手伝おうか? |
| Pogo still hates coming to the vet, though! | ポゴは獣医に来るのが今でも大っ嫌いだけどね。 |
| I'm sorry guys, there is no negotiation on the rent! | 悪いけど、家賃について交渉の余地はないよ! |
| What else do we need? | あと他に何が必要かな? |
| Why don't you answer your phone? | どうして電話に出てくれなかったんだい? |
| He is a plumber, dear, apparently it's clogged. | 配管工だよ、ケイト。今配管が詰まってるんだ。 |
| It's usually at the top right of your screen. | 画面右上にあるはずですよ。 |
| Yes, it is, but yours isn't so obvious. | うん そうだね、でも君のはそんなに強くないよ。 |
| You know, she is normally an extremely quiet and calm person. | だってあの子、普段はとてもおとなしくて静かじゃない。 |
| Good thanks, I'm fine, too. | 良かった、僕も元気。 |
| First of all, it's so sad to see them in pain. | まず、ペットが苦しんでいるのを見るのは辛いことだ。 |
| I'm sorry, I'm not good at remembering names sometimes! | すまないね。たまに名前をちゃんと覚えられなくてね! |
| I have an appointment with the home office for my visa extension. | 本社とビザの延長についてアポがあるんだよ。 |
| Is there anything else you want me to do? | 他に何か僕にしてほしい事あるかい? |