







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 | |
|---|---|
| He is the bartender. | 거기 바텐더예요. |
| Yes, it was quite easy, actually, I live very close by. | 네, 사실 꽤 쉬웠어요. 저는 바로 근처에 살거든요. |
| Hello, what kind of dog do you have, Mike? | 안녕, 어느 개 길러요, 마이크? |
| Isn't it faster taking the tube? | 지하철이 더 빠르지 않아? |
| No worries, I have got a peeler for you! | 걱정마, 여기 감자깎이가 있어! |
| Last night we were open till very late, and you know her excuse. | 어젯 밤 아주 늦게까지 영업했거든. 걔는 좀 쉴만 하잖아. |
| I go out sometimes with the girls from school. | 학교에 친구들하고 종종 나오거든. |
| Sorry, they don't serve chips here... | 미안하지만, 여기선 감자튀김 안 팔아... |
| He also wants to increase our rent by 50%! | 집세를 50% 올리겠다잖아! |
| Also, I think we all need to leave soon. | 실은, 우리 모두 곧 가야할 걸. |
| I've checked some, there is nothing I like so far. | 좀 찾아보긴 했는데, 아직 내 마음에 드는 게 없어. |
| Oh my god! It’s almost 12 o’clock. | 아 세상에! 벌써 12시가 다 돼가네. |
| You never pick Bear's poo up from the pavement. | 너 길에서 베어 똥 절대 안 줍잖아. |
| Certainly honey, do you want a glass or a bottle? | 물론이지 얘, 잔으로 줄까, 아님 병? |
| It's in Islington, zone-1, it's the best place for me so far. | 이즐링턴에 있어. 구역 1이고, 이때까지 중에선 나한테 제일 좋은 곳이야. |
| Sometimes he doesn't even recognize my mum. | 어떨 때는 우리 엄마조차 못 알아봐. |
| Let me check... Yes, there are some plates. | 보자... 응, 접시는 몇 개 있어. |
| Are you really asking me that question? | 지금 정말 나한테 그걸 물어보겠다는 거야? |
| I'm checking again, there are only two forks and a teaspoon! | 다시 보고 있는데, 포크 두 개에 티스푼 하나만 있어! |
| Are there any fries or any kind of snacks? | 튀김이나 다른 안주 뭐 있어? |