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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I see them around a lot where I work, actually. | Я видела многих там, где я работаю. |
I like girls' nights out. | Мне нравятся девичьи вечеринки. |
Of course, oh, there is a half-eaten pizza in the oven. | Конечно, ой, а здесь в печке наполовину съеденная пицца. |
How old do I look? | А на сколько я выгляжу? |
I don't like violence in real life, I only like it in movies. | Мне не нравится жестокость в реальной жизни, она нравится мне только в кино. |
Do we have a mortar and pestle? | У нас есть ступка и пестик? |
Then people come and complain to me! | А люди потом приходят и мне жалуются! |
I hate taking long flights! | Я ненавижу долгие перелеты! |
Thank god there is nothing to worry about. | Слава Богу, нет повода для волнения. |
It's impossible for me to commute from zone-9 to 1 everyday. | Для меня нереально добираться из зоны-9 в зону-1 каждый день. |
Really? Sade is one of my favourites, too. | Правда? Шадей - одна из самых моих любимых тоже. |
How is there four of us? | Как это вчетвером ? |
Okay, here we are, this is Honeybrook Street. | Ладно, мы на месте, вот улица Медовый Ручей. |
Pogo still hates coming to the vet, though! | Хотя Пого до сих пор ненавидит ходить в ветеринарную клинику! |
Do you know the pub around the corner? | Ты знаешь паб здесь за углом? |
Aren't there four of us dear? | А нас разве не четверо, дорогой? |
It definitely costs a lot, but that's not the only problem. | Конечно, поездка обходится дорого, но это не единственная проблема. |
I don't like smoking in the kitchen. | Я не люблю курить в кухне. |
That's nice... I hope she is not a teenager! How old is she? | Это мило... Я надеюсь, она не подросток! Сколько ей лет? |
Why did you ask, do you want me to boil it? | А почему ты спросила, хочешь, чтобы я ее сварил? |