







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 | |
|---|---|
| Ah, I'm very sorry, but we're fully booked tonight! | 아, 무척 죄송하지만 오늘 저녁은 만석이라서요! |
| Yeah, but the room is square and there are only four main objects in it. | 그래, 근데 방은 네모 모양이고 주요 가구라고는 4개밖에 없잖아. |
| He looks like he is interested in you! | 너한테 관심있는거 같은데! |
| I hope it's not related to me! | 나랑은 상관 없는 일이길 바라! |
| Do you know how to use them? | 사용법을 알아? |
| My sisters live nearby, they help her sometimes. | 우리 언니들이 근처에 사니까, 가끔씩 도와드리곤 해. |
| I haven't been there before, where is it? | 거긴 안 가봤는데, 어디야? |
| How is it my fault? | 그게 어떻게 내 탓이야? |
| Let me check... Yes, there are some plates. | 보자... 응, 접시는 몇 개 있어. |
| It's individually, the small ones are 30p, big ones 50p. | 따로야. 작은 건 30펜스, 큰 건 50펜스. |
| It says best before 25th of February. | 2월 25일 전에 먹으라는데. |
| You are right, is there anything you want me to buy on the way? | 네 말이 맞네. 내가 가는 길에 뭐 사갈 거 있어? |
| I guess you need to change your cooking plan now! | 네 요리 계획이 바뀌어버린 것 같네! |
| It only takes 15 or 20 minutes. | 한 15에서 20분 정도 밖에 안 걸릴 거야. |
| Are you sure she is from Australia? | 진짜 호주출신이 맞아? |
| I don't want to talk about this issue in this house. | 이 얘기는 이 집에서는 하고 싶지 않아. |
| Calm down dear, I don't think he realises what he says. | 침착해 자기, 자기가 무슨 말 하는지 알면서 말한 것도 아닌 거 같아. |
| By the way, the deposit is £3,000 and non-negotiable... | 그리고 보증금은 3000파운드이고, 에누리는 없어요. |
| Yes, he is totally fine after resting for a while. | 응, 좀 쉬고 나더니 완전 괜찮아졌어. |
| No, I'm a real estate agent. | 아뇨, 저는 부동산 업자입니다. |