







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 didn't know that, I hope it's not serious. | 몰랐어. 심각한 게 아니면 좋을 텐데. |
| Does that help you to believe me? | 이제 좀 내 말이 믿어져? |
| Yes, I have got two sisters. | 우리집은 딸만 셋이야. |
| I'm sure it's where it always is. | 늘 두던 자리에 있을 텐데. |
| But I want to see Brighton Pier before the sun sets. | 하지만 해가 지기 전에 브라이튼 부두를 보면 좋겠어. |
| My meeting starts at one o'clock. | 내 미팅은 1시에 시작해. |
| Hello mate, where are you? | 안녕 친구, 어디야? |
| I mean, do you cook Asian or other kinds of cuisines? | 아, 뭐 아시아 요리나 다른 요리 하는 건 없고? |
| Are there any fries or any kind of snacks? | 튀김이나 다른 안주 뭐 있어? |
| Yeah, it is very important for me, actually. | 응, 사실 나한테는 굉장히 중요해. |
| I don't want you to spend a fortune. | 네가 돈을 잔뜩 쓰는 건 원하지 않아. |
| Don't you think it's too far away from the tube station? | 여기는 지하철 역에서 너무 먼 거 같지 않아? |
| But we have to be quick, I don't have much time. | 하지만 서둘러야 돼, 별로 시간이 없어서. |
| Do you know how to use them? | 사용법을 알아? |
| So do you want me to find a house by myself? | 그럼 나더러 혼자 집을 찾으라는 거야? |
| Well, I hope he doesn't keep on pooping all around the house! | 흠, 온사방에 똥을 누고 다니지만 않으면 좋을텐데! |
| You know tomorrow is my last day. | 내일이면 마지막 날인 거 알잖아. |
| Mike, 250 degrees is the highest! | 마이크, 250도가 최고 온도야! |
| Do you have any area in mind? | 너는 생각하고 있는 구역이 있어? |
| Is it a single or a double room? | 싱글룸이야, 아니면 더블룸이야? |