







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 | |
|---|---|
| Then I want to roast it, though. | 하지만 그 다음엔 구웠으면 해. |
| Yes, it's in Piccadilly Circus right in the centre. | 응, 딱 중앙에 피카딜리 서커스에 있어. |
| Yes, I'm here waiting for good news. | 네, 좋은 소식 기다리고 있어요. |
| I feel hungry, too. | 나도 배고파. |
| I've got a meeting with some people. | 사람들하고 미팅 잡힌 게 있어서. |
| Girls, this is Diego. | 아가씨들, 얘는 디에고예요. |
| I don't know, maximum 33? | 글쎄, 최대 서른 셋? |
| Do you know how to use them? | 사용법을 알아? |
| What's wrong with him? | 걔는 어디가 아픈 거예요? |
| Okay, maybe it's better for you to have some rest. | 그래, 넌 좀 쉬는 게 나을 수도 있겠어. |
| Hi there, are you ready? | 안녕, 준비 됐어? |
| It's more than enough, I need some garlic, also. | 아주 충분해. 그리고 마늘도 좀 필요한데. |
| Yeah, I think this wardrobe is too small for two people. | 맞아, 이 옷장은 두 사람 쓰기에는 너무 작아. |
| Because I don't want to waste more time finding a new house... | 새 집 찾느라 더 시간 낭비하기 싫으니까 그렇지... |
| Does the kid think he is a robot or the robot think it's a kid? | 아이가 자기가 로봇이라고 생각하는 거야, 아니면 로봇이 자기가 아이인 줄 안다는 거야? |
| Okay, if you say so, I trust you! | 그래, 네가 그렇다면야 믿어야지! |
| You know, she is normally an extremely quiet and calm person. | 알잖아, 평소에는 엄청 조용하고 침착한 사람인 거. |
| Mike, 250 degrees is the highest! | 마이크, 250도가 최고 온도야! |
| He looks like he is interested in you! | 너한테 관심있는거 같은데! |
| Oh f*ck, what kind of tap is this? | 아, 젠장, 무슨 수도꼭지가 이래? |