







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 | |
|---|---|
| You look much younger than that. | 그것보다 한참 어려보이는데. |
| Do you like red or white onions? | 적양파가 좋아, 흰 양파가 좋아? |
| Cate, are you okay? You seem a little bit aggressive. | 케이트, 괜찮아? 좀 날카로워 보인다. |
| I'm unleashing him now, is that okay for you? | 목줄 풀게. 그래도 괜찮겠어? |
| Why don't you get it then? Do you want to see upstairs or not? | 그럼 그 집으로 하지 그래요? 위층은 볼 거예요 말 거예요? |
| No, it's the owner, she is an old lady and very strict about that. | 그게 아니라, 집주인이, 나이 드신 할머니신데 동물에 관해 꽤나 깐깐하세요. |
| Hello guys, is it possible to make a little less noise? | 안녕 여러분, 소리 좀 낮춰줄 수 있어요? |
| I think we need to put some of your clothes away. | 자기 옷은 어디로 좀 치워놔야 할 거 같아. |
| Alright, deal! You have 3 days to think, starting now! | 그래, 좋았어! 그럼 지금부터 생각할 시간 사흘 줄게! |
| Do you remember the pub's name? | 그 술집 이름 기억해요? |
| I think you wake me up more often than mosquitoes do! | 사실 네가 모기보다 나를 밤에 더 많이 깨우는 거 같아! |
| He looks like he is interested in you! | 너한테 관심있는거 같은데! |
| See you Mike, hope to see you again. | 안녕, 마이크. 나중에 또 봐요. |
| Do you want me to put it in the bin? | 쓰레기통에 버릴까? |
| You know tomorrow is my last day. | 내일이면 마지막 날인 거 알잖아. |
| There is a little market near the school. | 학교 근처에 작은 슈퍼마켓이 있는데. |
| I was just joking, how are you? | 농담해 본 거야. 좀 어떻게 지냈어? |
| That's nice... I hope she is not a teenager! How old is she? | 멋있네... 아직 십대인 건 아니겠지! 몇 살인데? |
| Then he finds out he is a robot, not a real kid. | 그러다 자기가 진짜 아이가 아니라 로봇이라는 걸 깨달은 거야. |
| I don't mind sitting outside as long as I'm not cold. | 춥지만 않으면 바깥에 앉는 것도 좋아. |