Present Simple in English

The present simple tense is used to talk about general truths, habitual actions, and routines. It is one of the most
common verb tenses in English. In this guide, we will explore the definition, formation, usage, negation, question
formation, and provide examples and practice exercises to help you master the present simple tense.

by Катя Шведкая
Definition of Present Simple
The present simple tense indicates actions or situations that are general truths, habitual actions, or routines. It is
used to describe things that happen repeatedly or actions that are always true. For example, "I play tennis every
Saturday" or "The sun rises in the east."
Forming the Present Simple
Tense
The present simple tense is formed by using the base form of the verb for all
subjects. For most verbs, simply add -s or -es to the verb for third-person
singular subjects. For example, "She eats apples" or "They watch movies."
Usage of the Present Simple Tense
The present simple tense is used to express general truths, habitual actions, and routines. It is commonly used to
talk about daily activities, schedules, and facts. For example, "I always brush my teeth before bed" or "Water boils
at 100 degrees Celsius."
Negation in Present Simple
To form negative sentences in the present simple tense, we use the auxiliary verb "do" or "does" (for third-person
singular subjects) + "not" + the base form of the main verb. For example, "I do not like coffee" or "She does not
play the piano."
Question Formation in Present
Simple
To form questions in the present simple tense, we use the auxiliary verb "do" or
"does" (for third-person singular subjects) + the base form of the main verb + the
subject. For example, "Do you like pizza?" or "Does he speak Spanish?"
Examples of Sentences Using
Present Simple
1. I always take a walk in the park after work.
2. The Earth revolves around the sun.
3. They don't eat meat.
4. Does she live in the city?
5. We play soccer every Sunday.
6. The train leaves at 8:00 AM.
7. He brushes his teeth twice a day.
8. Do you enjoy reading?
9. Cats hate water.
10. My sister works as a nurse.
Practice Exercises for the
Present Simple Tense
1. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in the present simple tense.
a. They _________ (go) to school by bus.
b. My brother _________ (like) to play tennis.
c. She usually _________ (watch) TV in the evening.
d. Does Peter _________ (drink) coffee in the morning?
e. We _________ (live) in London.

2. Rewrite the following sentences in the negative form.

a. I eat breakfast every day.
b. They go to the gym after work.
c. Mark always arrives late.
d. Does she play the guitar?
e. We visit our grandparents on Sundays.