What is Present Simple?

The present simple tense is used to talk about things that happen regularly or facts that are always true. When we describe what we do every day, we often use the present simple tense. It helps us talk about habits, routines, and things that are happening now or always.

How to Use Present Simple

1. **Subject + Base Form of the Verb:**

To make a sentence in the present simple, we usually follow this pattern:

Subject + Verb

For example:

• I eat breakfast every morning.
• She plays soccer on Wednesdays.

2. **Adding 's' for He/She/It:**

When we talk about he, she, or it, we usually add an 's' or 'es' to the verb:

For example:

• He eats breakfast every morning.
• She plays soccer on Wednesdays.

3. **Negative Sentences:**

To make a negative sentence, we use 'do not' or 'does not':

Subject + do/does not + Base Form of the Verb

For example:

• I do not eat breakfast on Saturdays.
• She does not play soccer on Sundays.

4. **Questions:**

To ask questions, we switch the order of the subject and 'do/does':

Do/Does + Subject + Base Form of the Verb?

For example:

• Do you eat breakfast every morning?
• Does he play soccer on Wednesdays?

Examples of Present Simple Tense

• I like pizza.
• She reads books every night.
• We go to the park on weekends.
• They play video games after school.

Practice!

Try to make your own sentences in present simple. What do you do every day? What does your friend do?

Understanding the present simple tense will help you talk about your daily activities and habits!