Simple Present

SUMMARY / SIMPLE PRESENT

Simple Present

Present Action or Present Condition General Truths

• I hear you.

• This winter is cold. • There are thirty days in September.

• There is a capital in each country.

Non-action; Habitual Action Future Time (timetables or schedules)

• My friend likes music.

• I run on Tuesdays and Sundays. • The train leaves at 4:00 p.m.

Signal words

every day, every (Monday), always, usually, often, sometimes, hardly ever, never

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Form

simple form (3rd person singular he, she, it: simple form + -s)

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Examples

Affirmative sentences:

I read books. My brother reads books.

We sing pop songs. She sings pop songs.

I play handball. John plays handball.

Negative sentences:

Always use the auxiliary do for negative Simple Present.

I like computers.

I don't like computers at all.

My friend likes computers.

My mum doesn't like computers at all.

Questions:

Use the auxiliary do and the simple form of the verb.

Do you play football? Yes, I do. No, I don’t.

Does he play football? Yes, he does. No, he doesn’t.

What do you study?

Where do they live?

How many (…) do we need?

When do your parents watch TV?

What time does he go to bed?

Who does she live with?

How much does it cost?

How often does Peter play soccer?

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