







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 | |
|---|---|
| Erm, she's the marketing manager at the company. | えっと彼女は会社でマーケティングマネージャーをしている。 |
| That's so sad, how old are your parents? | それはすごく悲しいな、ご両親おいくつなの? |
| I need to use chicken stock for the risotto! | 私リゾットに使うためチキンブイヨンが必要なの! |
| Let me check... Yes, there are some plates. | ちょっとまって...うん、お皿が何枚かあるよ。 |
| In these cases, Pogo stays home alone with no food and no attention. | そういった場合、ポゴは餌もなく誰の注意もない家に1人でいるのよ。 |
| What's your maximum monthly budget for the rent? | 毎月の家賃はいくらまでなら払えるの? |
| Are they older or younger? | お姉さん、妹さん? |
| Hang on, I remember you telling me you never kill animals! | ちょっと待って。あなたが動物は絶対に殺さないって言ってたの覚えてるわよ! |
| Oh, sorry! You don't like cleaning things, I can do it. | あぁ、ごめんなさい!あなたはお掃除するのが嫌いなのよね、私がやるわ。 |
| Good thanks, I'm fine, too. | 良かった、僕も元気。 |
| You know some people don't like putting their ad on the internet. | インターネットに広告を載せたくない人もいるんだよ。 |
| How much do you pay for your room? | 君は部屋にいくら払っているの? |
| See you Mike, hope to see you again. | またね、マイク、また会えるといいわね。 |
| You don’t look like an English teacher to me. | 僕には英語の先生に見えないよ。 |
| I don't want to talk about this issue in this house. | このお家でこんなこと話したくないわ。 |
| Do your parents live in London, too? | 君の両親もロンドンで暮らしているのかい? |
| I've found 2, too, there aren't many options in Camden Lock. | 私も 2 軒よ。カムデン・ロックにはあまり物件がないのね。 |
| The room is spacious and sunny and the bed looks comfortable! | お部屋は広々としてて日当たりもいいし、ベッドも寝心地よさそう! |
| It's like, the bus you are waiting for never comes. | 待っているバスは絶対に来ないとかね。 |
| Hello my friend, how are you? | やぁ僕の友達よ、調子どうだい? |