







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 | |
|---|---|
| Yes, there are some knives, too. | 응, 나이프도 좀 있어. |
| I don't believe you! What's the difference today? | 무슨 소리야! 오늘이라고 뭐가 다르다고? |
| Good thanks, I'm fine, too. | 다행이네. 나도 잘 지내. |
| How are things going, is everything ok? | 일은 어때, 다 잘 되가? |
| Is it hay fever? I've got some pills for it! | 꽃가루 알레르기예요? 그거라면 저한테 약이 좀 있는데! |
| Of course, oh, there is a half-eaten pizza in the oven. | 물론이지, 어, 오븐 안에 반만 먹고 남은 피자가 있어. |
| Aren't there four of us dear? | 우리는 사람이 네 명이잖아? |
| He is the bartender. | 거기 바텐더예요. |
| I think I deserve a kiss... | 나 키스를 받을만하다고 생각하는데... |
| Do you have any brothers or sisters? | 형제자매는 없어? |
| Oh f*ck off, I've got to go now... | 아 꺼져, 나 이제 가야돼... |
| You need to change planes at some point on the way. | 그래서 도중에 경유를 해야 돼. |
| No she is a very cute, easygoing and friendly girl. | 아냐, 정말 귀여운데다 무던하고 붙임성있는 애라구. |
| Normally, it's much more expensive than the other ones. | 보통은 다른 것보다 훨씬 더 비싼데. |
| Do you want me to call Diego, then? | 그럼 디에고한테 전화할까? |
| Do you know the pub around the corner? | 모퉁이 돌면 나오는 술집 알아요? |
| I hope your friends don't mind. | 친구분들이 신경 안 쓰면 좋겠는데. |
| No, I haven't, I don't know what's yours in the fridge. | 아니, 네 냉장고에서 뭐가 네 건지를 모르겠어서. |
| I don't think it's normal, do you think it's normal? | 정상이 아닌 거 같아. 네 생각엔 어때? |
| The recipe is for 6 people. | 레시피는 6인분이야. |