







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 will ask him to take Bear out, so we can have breakfast. | 베어 좀 산책 시켜달라고 부탁하게. 우리 아침 먹을 수 있도록. |
| Maybe I know your friend. | 내가 그쪽 친구 알지도 모르죠. |
| You are lucky! | 다행이네! |
| But that's true, some Chows are a bit aggressive. | 하지만 사실이긴 해, 어떤 차우차우들은 좀 공격적이지. |
| Yes it is, how are you? | 맞아. 요즘 좀 어때? |
| Nope, it gives me a headache! | 싫어, 머리가 지끈지끈하다구! |
| Is one bunch enough for you? | 한 뭉치면 되겠어? |
| Oh yeah, it's our girls' night out tonight. | 아 응, 오늘 여자들끼리 놀러 나온 거야. |
| Where is my f*cking tenner? | 내 빌어먹을 10파운드는 어디 갔어? |
| No, but that's what I feel like having... | 아니, 근데 먹고 싶어서 그러지... |
| Is it because of the cost, or another reason? | 경비 때문에 그래, 아님 다른 이유가 있어? |
| I've found 2, too, there aren't many options in Camden Lock. | 나도 2개 찾았어. 캠든 록에는 별로 선택지가 없네. |
| I live very close by. | 요 바로 근처에 살아요. |
| Okay, so what's our plan now? | 그래, 그럼 이제 뭐 할까? |
| Is it Leicester Square or Piccadilly Circus? | 라이체스터 스퀘어야, 피카딜리 서커스야? |
| That's okay, I don't mind. | 물론이지, 상관 없어. |
| As I said, it's much easier to open with two people. | 말했죠, 두 사람이 하면 훨씬 열기 쉽다고. |
| So I want to cook as much as I can now. | 그래서 지금 요리할 수 있는만큼 최대한 해두려고. |
| That's a perfect time to see a house... | 그건 집 보기에 딱 좋은 시간이지... |
| I'm sorry for not showing up at your opening. | 오픈 때 못 찾아와서 미안해. |