







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 | |
|---|---|
| That's a good choice, they do great calamari here, too. | それは良いチョイスだよ、ここは最高なカラマリもあるんだ。 |
| Well, maybe we can get a 2 bedroom flat. What do you think? | そうね、寝室が二つあるアパートを借りるなんてどうかしら? |
| Hello guys, you must be Cate, I'm Joseph. | こんにちは、ケイトさんですよね。私はジョセフです。 |
| You're right, but he is not only here to fix things... | まあそうなんだけど、修理のためだけにここにいるわけじゃないんだ… |
| It's like there's evil hidden inside them! | 心のうちに悪魔でも潜んでるみたいだろ! |
| That's fine, I'm almost ready. | 大丈夫よ、ほとんど準備完了よ。 |
| I'm sorry to say there is nothing very exciting. | これを言うのは申し訳ないんだが、良いものが何も無かったんだ。 |
| I feel a bit tired and very hungry. | ちょっと疲れてて、とてもお腹が空いてる。 |
| Nope, as I said before, they live in Australia. | ううん、前にも言ったとおり、彼らはオーストラリアに住んでいるわ。 |
| Do you want me to get you a glass of wine? | 一杯のグラスのワインでも注いで欲しいかい? |
| Set times always stress me out. | 時間をセットするのはいつも僕にストレスを与えるよ。 |
| Do you have another one? | 別のもの持ってる? |
| I guess you need to change your cooking plan now! | 私、あなたが調理プランを今変える必要があると思うわ! |
| I wake up and make my bed, then tidy my room. | 起きてベッドを整え、そして部屋を片づけるんだ。 |
| It makes all of our clothes stink! | お洋服に臭いがついちゃうじゃない! |
| Of course, here you go, this is the bathroom. | ええ、もちろん。こちらがバスルームよ。 |
| It won't change anything, but reminding me is stressing me out! | 何も変わらないけど、思い出すとストレスなのよ! |
| Excuse me sir, here are your drinks and the menu. | 失礼いたします、こちらお飲み物とメニューでございます。 |
| Mike! You can't use people's stuff without asking! | マイク!あなたは尋ねる前に人の物を使っちゃダメよ! |
| Don't worry Diego, it's not related to you! | 心配しないで、ディエゴ。あなたのことじゃないのよ! |