Present tenseEnglish level A1
Present Simple
Use the Present Simple for habits, repeated actions, and facts.
Add -s/-es in the third person, and use do/does for questions and negatives.
Rule
In the third person singular (he/she/it), the verb gets -s/-es.
In questions and negatives, use do/does, and the main verb stays in its base form.
Formula
| Positive (+) | I/You/We/They + V1He/She/It + V-s/es | I work every day.She works every day. |
|---|---|---|
| Negative (-) | I/You/We/They + don't + V1He/She/It + doesn't + V1 | They don't know.He doesn't know. |
| Question (?) | Do + subject + V1?Does + subject + V1? | Do you like coffee?Does it rain often? |
Time markers
alwaysusuallyoftensometimesneverevery day/week
Notes
- Add -es when the verb ends in: -s, -ss, -sh, -ch, -x, -o
- Go → goes | Watch → watches | Study → studies
Practice
She missing word in a bank.
missing word they live in London?
He missing word like coffee.