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 | |
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That's a perfect time to see a house... | 家を見るにはちょうどいい時間じゃないか… |
So, it's obvious you have no clue how much renting a house costs. | それじゃあ賃貸の金額がどのくらいか手がかりがないってことだね。 |
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。 |
How is your cat? | ネコの様子はどう? |
Oh, okay, is there a problem with your house? | ああ、そうだったの。住まいに何か問題でも? |
So 2017 minus 1841 equals... | だから2017引く1841合計は... |
Do you live around here? | この近くに住んでいるの? |
That's good, seeing three houses in one day is not bad. | いいじゃないか。1 日に三軒も見れれば上出来だよ。 |
Ah, I'm very sorry, but we're fully booked tonight! | 大変申し訳ございません。今晩は予約で満席です! |
When I have free time. | 時間があるときに。 |
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。 |
I only have 3 hours today. | 今日はたったの3時間よ。 |
Of course, I researched it well, it's 525 metres. | もちろんさ、僕それをよく研究したからね、525メートルあるんだよ。 |
Yeah, and the market is good, is Camden Lock in zone-2 or 3? | そうだね。それに市場もいいんだよね。カムデン・ロックは第二区か第三区あたりだったかな? |
Do you want me to tell her that you are here? | 彼女にお前が来た事伝えに行った方がいいか? |
Hello there, are you Cate? | こんにちは。あなたがケイトさん? |
Okay, if you say so, I trust you! | わかった、あなたがそう言うなら信じるわ! |
Is there a knife? | そこにナイフある? |
My housemates don't clean anything in the kitchen. | 僕のハウスメイト達は一切キッチンを掃除しないんだ。 |
No, they live in Australia. | ううん、彼らはオーストラリアに住んでいるわ。 |