Present Simple
The Present Simple tense is one of the most important tenses in English. It’s used to talk about habits, routines, facts, and general truths.
⏰ When do we use Present Simple Tense?
We use the Present Simple to:
- Talk about habits and routines: Actions that we do regularly.
- I wake up at 7 a.m.
- She drinks coffee every morning.
- State facts and general truths: Things that are always true.
- The sun rises in the east.
- Water boils at $100^{\circ}\text{C}$.
- Express likes, dislikes, and preferences: State verbs.
- I like chocolate.
- He doesn’t like rainy weather.
- Talk about schedules and timetables: Fixed future events (usually public transport or events).
- The train leaves at 8 p.m.
- School starts at 9 a.m.
📌 Structure
The Present Simple tense uses the base form of the verb, with an addition for the third person singular.
- Affirmative (Positive Statement):
- Structure:
Subject + base verb (+ s/es for he/she/it) - Examples: I work. / He works.
- Structure:
- Negative Statement:
- Structure:
Subject + do not (don't) / does not (doesn't) + base verb - Examples: I don’t work. / He doesn’t work.
- Structure:
- Question:
- Structure:
Do / Does + subject + base verb? - Examples: Do you work? / Does he work?
- Structure:
📝 Note on Third Person Singular
Add -s or -es to the verb in the third person singular (he/she/it).
- I dance.
- You dance.
- He dances.
- She dances.
- It dances.
- We dance.
- They dance.
Examples: He plays, She watches.
💬 Examples
✅ Positive Examples
- I work every day.
- He studies English.
- They watch movies on weekends.
❌ Negative Examples
- She doesn’t like coffee.
- We don’t go to the park.
- He doesn’t understand.
❓ Question Examples
- Do they play football?
- Does she live in London?
- What time does the store open?
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