







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 | |
|---|---|
| No, no, nothing is wrong, no need to worry, we are all fine... | いやいや、間違ってなんかいないさ。気にするな。こっちは大丈夫だから… |
| But Tesco is bigger, it has more variety of products. | でもテスコの方が大きいし、もっと色んな商品があるよ。 |
| I need some parsley, but it looks a bit limp. | 私いくつかセロリが必要なんだけど、ちょっと見た目が萎びてるわ。 |
| Do we have a sieve? | 私たちって、ざる持ってる? |
| What do you think about him, Cate? | 彼のことどう思う、ケイト? |
| Sometimes he doesn't even recognize my mum. | 時には、お父さん私のお母さんのことさえも認識できてないの。 |
| Hey, we are back. | やあ、戻ってきたよ。 |
| Sorry to ask, but are you on your period or something? | 聞いちゃ悪いけど、君、生理中かなにか? |
| Thanks, yeah, as I said, Camden is in zone-2... | ありがとう。やっぱり、私の言ったとおりカムデンは第二区よ… |
| Anyway, my lesson is starting now, I have to go. | とにかく、レッスンが始まるわ、行かなきゃ。 |
| 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! |
| Yes, that's a good idea. | うん、いいわね。 |
| Sorry, I forgot to tell you, you need to turn the tap on very gently. | ごめんよ、伝え忘れてたんだけど、優しく蛇口をひねる必要があるんだ。 |
| That's very interesting! | それは興味深いわね! |
| 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。 |
| 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! |
| My beard makes me look older, I think. | ヒゲのせいで年上に見えるんだ、そう思う。 |
| There is nothing under 3,000 in Angel! | エンジェルに 3,000 以下の家はなかったよ! |
| 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。 |
| Is the first one washing the dishes or cleaning? | 一番目はお皿を洗うこともしくはお掃除かしら? |