Simple Present
1. Use of the Simple Present
1.1. repeated actions
My friend often draws nice posters.
1.2. things in general
The sun rises in the east.
1.3. fixed arrangements, scheduled events
The plane flies to London every Monday.
1.4. sequence of actions in the present
First I get up, then I have breakfast.
1.5. with special verbs
I understand English.
2. Signal words
- every day
- often
- always
- sometimes
- never
3. Form
infinitive (3rd person singular he, she, it: infinitive + -s)
4. Examples
4.1. Affirmative sentences in the Simple Present
Long forms | Contracted forms |
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I read books. | not possible |
You read books. | |
He reads books. |
4.2. Negative sentences in the Simple Present
Do not negates a main verb in English. Always use the auxiliary do for negations and the infinitive of the verb.
Long forms | Contracted forms |
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I do not clean the room. | I don't clean the room. |
You do not clean the room. | You don't clean the room. |
He does not clean the room. | He doesn't clean the room. |
4.3. Questions in the Simple Present
You need the auxiliary do/does and the infinitive of the verb.
Long forms | Contracted forms |
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Do I play football? | not possible |
Do you play football? | |
Does he play football? |