







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 | |
|---|---|
| I guess he wants to drink some water. | Кажется, он хочет воды. |
| Okay, I don't like cooking, but I like tasting food. | Ладно, готовить я не люблю, но люблю пробовать. |
| Hey Mike, you look so worried! | Эй, Майк! Ты выглядишь обеспокоенным! |
| Thank you, see you there on Saturday at 13:00. | Спасибо, до встречи там в субботу в 13:00. |
| Sorry, I don't have much time, can I tell you the story when I'm back? | Простите, у меня мало времени, я могу рассказать, когда вернусь? |
| Don't you think it's too far away from the tube station? | Тебе не кажется, что это очень далеко от станции метро? |
| I hope they are going to be here on time, too... I don't like waiting. | Надеюсь, они тоже будут вовремя... Я не люблю ждать. |
| Is there any other cat around? | А тут есть еще другие кошки? |
| I really don't know, but I believe it's more than 100 years old. | Точно не знаю, но думаю, что ему больше 100 лет. |
| Don't worry, I don't like having a very heavy breakfast. | Не волнуйся, я не люблю завтракать плотно. |
| Hey, what happened? Is everything okay? | Эй, что случилось? Все в порядке? |
| That's nice, I like the music and the lyrics. | Это прекрасно, мне нравятся музыка и слова. |
| There is no table for you, then! | Тогда для тебя не будет столика! |
| Okay, we have all the things we need, then. | Ладно, значит, у нас есть все, что нужно. |
| I guess mine is older than yours! | Думаю, мой более старый, чем твой! |
| We call it a sixth sense! | Мы называем это шестое чувство! |
| Yeah, I like having lasagne the day after it's cooked, it tastes better. | Ага, я люблю есть лазанью на другой день после ее приготовления, она становится вкуснее. |
| I mean, you don't live here with anyone from your family. | Я имею в виду, ты не живешь здесь с кем-нибудь из своей семьи. |
| Dear, who is it? | Дорогой, кто это? |
| Is it because it's too violent? | Это потому, что он слишком жестокий? |