







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 | |
|---|---|
| And secondly, vets are so expensive! | それに、獣医はとてもお金がかかる。 |
| Is there anything else I can do for you, love? | 他にできることはある? |
| Don't you think two forks are enough for us? | フォークは2本で十分だとは思わない? |
| How much garlic do you want? | ニンニクはどれくらい必要なの? |
| Don't worry Mike, I think this one is better. | 心配しないで、マイク。私はこのテーブルで良いと思うわよ。 |
| I can't believe you still don't get it! | まだ分からないの? |
| But sometimes I feel guilty not being there! | でも私は近くにいないから時々後ろめたく感じるわ! |
| She is half Japanese, half Australian. | 日本人とオーストラリア人のハーフよ。 |
| What genre do you listen to? | あなたは、どのジャンルを聴くの? |
| Um, on this floor, it's only me and a French girl next door. | えっと、このフロアは僕だけで、フランス人の女の子が隣に住んでいるよ。 |
| Yes, I'm here waiting for good news. | はい。良い知らせだといいけど。 |
| I'm just teasing you, dear, 200 degrees is okay! | 君を少しからかっただけさ、200度でいいよ! |
| I think we need to put some of your clothes away. | あなたのお洋服を何着か外に出すべきじゃないかしら。 |
| There is a little market near the school. | 学校の周辺にも小さいマーケットがあるんだけど。 |
| I don't want to talk about this issue in this house. | このお家でこんなこと話したくないわ。 |
| I don't like violence in real life, I only like it in movies. | 実生活での暴力は嫌よ。映画での暴力シーンだけね。 |
| Last night we were open till very late, and you know her excuse. | 昨晩はずいぶん遅くまで店を営業していたんだ、お前も知っているだろう彼女の理由が。 |
| There is also some cheese, but it's a bit mouldy. | チーズもちょっとあったんだけどカビ臭かったんだ。 |
| Of course, 2 tomatoes are enough, I think. | もちろんよ、トマト2個で十分だと思うわ。 |
| Don't worry, I don't like having a very heavy breakfast. | 心配しないで、私重い朝ご飯好きじゃないの。 |