







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 mostly work till late at night, I never wake up at 7 in the morning. | 我一般都要工作到半夜,从来没有在早上7点起过床。 |
| Is there a garlic crusher, then? | 那有压蒜器吗? |
| Why is that rice so special? | 那种米为什么如此特殊? |
| I need some parsley, but it looks a bit limp. | 我需要一些欧芹,但是它们看起来有点软。 |
| In these cases, Pogo stays home alone with no food and no attention. | 在这样的情况下,就波哥自己呆在家里,没有食物,也没人照看。 |
| Is it a single or a double room? | 单人间还是双人间? |
| Nope, I don't cook fancy things, only regular dishes. | 我烧菜可没那么多讲究,就是一些家常菜。 |
| Thanks Rocco, that's all for now. | 谢谢你,洛克,暂时就这些。 |
| Um.. it could be blue, I don't really remember. | 呃.. 可能是蓝色的,我真得记不清楚了。 |
| I hope it's not related to me! | 希望这不关我的事儿! |
| That's a very interesting combination. | 那是非常有趣的组合。 |
| My sisters live nearby, they help her sometimes. | 我的姐姐们住在附近,她们有时候会帮她。 |
| Isn't Morrison's closer? | 莫里森是不是近一些? |
| No, this one is the shop's own brand, that's why it's not expensive. | 不,这种是店主自己的品牌,所以并不贵。 |
| Isn't it too early for dinner? | 这对晚餐来说是不是太早了? |
| Come on, don't cry, she is just a stupid girl! | 好啦,不要哭,她只是一个蠢女孩! |
| Do you remember the pub's name? | 你记得酒吧的名字吗? |
| That's not nice, Mike! | 那可不好,迈克! |
| How often do you have free time, then? | 你多长时间会有闲暇? |
| You can ask whatever you want to know. | 你想要知道什么可以随便问。 |