







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, so what's our plan now? | 分かったわ、じゃあこれからどうする? |
| I think you wake me up more often than mosquitoes do! | 蚊より君に起こされることの方が多いと思うんだよね! |
| 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。 |
| Well, it's about a kid, I mean a robot. | えっと、ある少年の話だよ。ロボットのね。 |
| Oh hello... I forgot to mention, it's also a very special occasion... | あ、もしもし… 言い忘れてたんですが、今日は本当に特別な日なんです… |
| Can your mum handle the situation by herself? | 君のお母さんは彼女自身で状況をうまく対処できるのかな? |
| I want to be sober and energetic for tomorrow. | 明日に向けて酔っ払いたくないし、元気でいたいから。 |
| I usually take the train. | 大抵、電車を使うよ。 |
| I am 24. | 私は24歳。 |
| Hmm.. yes, we get on really well. | うーん、そうね、彼とは馬が合うわ。 |
| No, I won't... I don't want a house in Mayfair anymore! | 見ないわよ… もうメイフェアのお家なんていらない! |
| You don't know the story behind it. | 君はこのストーリーの裏側を知らないからね。 |
| Does anyone else want something to drink? | 誰か飲み物を欲しい人は居る? |
| Is it because it's too violent? | それは暴力シーンが多いから? |
| Is that okay for you? | それで大丈夫でしょうか? |
| Yes, the guy with the beard is Mike. | うん、ヒゲの男性がマイクよ。 |
| I mean, do you cook Asian or other kinds of cuisines? | そうじゃなくて、アジア料理かそれともその他の料理をするのかしら? |
| I'm so sorry, but we need to cancel our meeting today. | 本当にごめんなさい、だけど今日の会議をキャンセルしなきゃならないの。 |
| You never pick Bear's poo up from the pavement. | お前は絶対にベアのうんちを路面から拾わないもんな。 |
| I don't know, maybe it helps a bit! | 分からないわ、多分ほんの少しだけね! |