







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 think electric stoves are better? | 電気ストーブは優れていると思う? |
| No, what is that? | ううん、なに? |
| Well, that's another problem! | まぁ、それは別の問題よ! |
| No, it's not okay, I'm screwed now! | いや、大丈夫じゃないよ。僕は今お手上げ状態だ! |
| I want to try the sauvignon blanc. | ソーヴィニヨン・ブランを飲んでみたいわ。 |
| That's where Diego works, too! | それディエゴも働いている場所だよ! |
| Yes, I still don't do it. | ああ、今だってそんなことはしないよ。 |
| Thanks, but I don't have time to stay. | ありがとう、でもここに居る時間がないんだ。 |
| Sorry, look, here is the station. | ごめん、見て、ここが駅だよ。 |
| Are you serious? | 本気なの? |
| By the way, I like the colour of the walls... What do you think? | それより、私、この壁の色好きなんだけど… あなたはどう思う? |
| Don't worry, we don't do it everyday. | 心配しないで。いつもそんなことしないでしょ。 |
| 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。 |
| It sounds important. | 重大そうね。 |
| 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。 |
| The other one is 3,000, but includes all bills. | もう一軒目は 3,000 だけど、光熱費込みよ。 |
| I'm happy to hear that. | それは良かった。 |
| My friend noted here it is your wedding anniversary! | スタッフの覚え書によると、本日はお客様の結婚記念日なのですね! |
| Yeah, I want to see the bathroom... | ええ、バスルームが見たいんですが… |
| It's got some water marks on it! | いくつか水のマークが付いてるわ! |