English Grammar – Simple Present

Form of Simple Present

 P: He speaks.
 N: He does not speak.
 Q: Does he speak?

Use of Simple Present

Simple Present is used for actions and situations in the present.

 Facts and situations in the present

Expresses a fact or given situation.

Examples:
Our secretary works very hard.
I do not agree with you.

 Actions in the present

Actions that take place never, once, several times or regualary. (see also: signal words)

Beispiele:
Mister Brown never attends a meeting. He always sends me.

 Actions set by a timetable or schedule

Actions in the future that we cannot influence, as their course is set by a timetable or schedule.

Examples:
The train leaves at 6:24.
The conference starts at 9:30.

Signal Words of Simple Present

always, every …, never, normally, often, seldom, sometimes, usually If Clause Type I (If I
talk, …)

→ Detailed Explanation and Exercises on Simple Present

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Exercise on Simple Present

Complete the table in Simple Present.
 Positive Negative Question

They are late.

He does not travel a lot.

Do I smoke?

She is not busy.

He has time.

Write sentences in Simple Present.

1. I / be / fluent in English

2. Judy Garner / work / in purchasing

3. she / be / from Australia

4. our company / supply / technical products

5. we / not / work / on Saturdays

6. they / not / sell / computers

7. Mr Martin / not / speak English

8. what / you / do

9. what languages / he / speak

10. who / know / the address