Present Simple
Present Simple
by Кейдж Дж
What is the Present Simple?
Indicates actions that happen routinely, habitually, or are true in general.
General Statements
Broad statements about actions.
How to Form the Present Simple
Follow specific rules depending on verb type.
Add -s or -es to the base form for 3rd person singular. Have unique forms, need to be memorized.
1. I walk 1. I have
2. You walk 2. You have
3. He/She/It walks 3. He/She/It has
Common Uses of the
Present Simple
Widely used in various situations.
Sentence Use
Negative
Use "do/does" + "not" + base form.
Question
Use "do/does" + subject + base form.
Stative Verbs
Describe states, not actions. No continuous forms.
Love Think
Expressing feelings. Holding an opinion.
Own Know
Possessing something. Having knowledge.
Irregular Verbs
Have unique forms, need to be memorized.
See Sees
Do Does
Go Goes
Have Has
Practice Exercises
Put your knowledge into practice.