







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 | |
|---|---|
| It's individually, the small ones are 30p, big ones 50p. | 따로야. 작은 건 30펜스, 큰 건 50펜스. |
| But before we go, can you call them and ask if they are okay with pets? | 하지만 가기 전에, 전화 해서 그 사람들은 반려동물 신경 안 쓰는지 물어봐줄래? |
| I don't think it's normal, do you think it's normal? | 정상이 아닌 거 같아. 네 생각엔 어때? |
| How many people live in this house? | 이 집에 몇이나 살아? |
| You know, I usually have some early morning lessons. | 난 보통 아침 일찍 수업이 있잖아. |
| That's a very interesting combination. | 되게 재밌는 조합이네. |
| It's too fruity. | 너무 과일향 나. |
| I haven't been there before, where is it? | 거긴 안 가봤는데, 어디야? |
| And we have to weigh everything by ourselves, etcetera. | 그리고 무게도 직접 다 재야 되고, 뭐 그렇잖아. |
| I didn't know that, I hope it's not serious. | 몰랐어. 심각한 게 아니면 좋을 텐데. |
| No worries, it's free for you today. | 걱정마, 오늘 너는 공짜로 타니까. |
| I'm happy to hear that. | 좋은 소식이네. |
| The recipe is for 6 people. | 레시피는 6인분이야. |
| It sounds like a good deal. | 좋은 생각 같은걸. |
| Yes, I still don't do it. | 그래, 그건 지금도 마찬가지야. |
| So, I guess you are from Australia. | 넌 호주 출신인가봐. |
| I'm happy to hear we have similar music taste! | 우리 음악 취향이 비슷하다니 기쁜걸! |
| The rest of the house is okay, but the kitchen is a bit dirty. | 집 나머지는 괜찮은데, 부엌은 좀 더럽다. |
| To me, wasting it is weirder! | 내 생각에는 기껏 생긴 걸 버리는 게 더 이상해! |
| He is one of my best friends, unfortunately. | 슬프게도, 제 절친 중 한 명이랍니다. |