{"id":176588302,"date":"2018-02-15T15:29:01","date_gmt":"2018-02-15T23:29:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lingq.com\/blog-new\/?p=176588302"},"modified":"2025-05-07T10:39:40","modified_gmt":"2025-05-07T17:39:40","slug":"simple-present-tense","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lingq.com\/blog\/simple-present-tense\/","title":{"rendered":"Mastering the Simple Present Tense in English"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ask yourself this one simple question: what do you do every day? Just think about it for a second and write your answers down. Here are some of my answers:<\/span><\/p>\n

I wake up early every morning.<\/span><\/i>
\nI have breakfast at 7 am. <\/span><\/i>
\nI typically work out in the afternoon.<\/span><\/i>
\nI work like crazy.<\/span><\/i>
\nI always go to bed after midnight.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

If you look at the verbs I used in each sentence, they follow a pattern. In fact, none of them are changed, they all use the base form. Well, that\u2019s exactly what we\u2019re here for and it\u2019s the main thing you need to know about the simple present tense in <\/span>English<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ah\u2026 the simple present tense. Even though English is hard<\/a> to learn for many due to its quirky rules, I\u2019d say this topic is probably the easiest and most important tense to learn. Also, It\u2019s usually the first step of everyone\u2019s English language learning journey. <\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s the crown jewel of the <\/span>English grammar<\/span><\/a>. So, without further ado, here\u2019s everything you need to know about the simple present tense to ensure your English is off to a great start.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Mastering<\/p>\n

When Do I Use the Simple Present Tense?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Linguists have different ways of pointing out the exact number of possible situations when we use the simple present tense, but I\u2019ve always maintained a list of three, and my students love it.<\/span><\/p>\n

So, we use the simple present tense when we talk about:<\/span><\/p>\n

Repeated actions or actions that happen on a regular basis<\/b><\/p>\n

I go to school every day.<\/span><\/i>
\nMy brother comes home from work at 6 pm.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

\"Learn<\/a><\/p>\n

Habits<\/b><\/p>\n

I wake up early in the morning.<\/span><\/i>
\nMy dog likes to bark at strangers.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Facts, or as I like to call them, \u201cuniversal truths\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n

The Eiffel Tower is in Paris.<\/span><\/i>
\nOne year has twelve months.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Note:<\/b> Some of these usages might overlap with one another, e.g. a habit might be so frequent that it becomes a regular event.<\/span>
\nAdverbs of frequency are usually used with verbs in the simple present tense, such as: always, usually, rarely, regularly, often, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Mastering<\/p>\n

How Do I Form the Simple Present Tense?<\/b><\/h2>\n

This part is actually quite simple to master, as I mentioned earlier in the introduction. We form the simple present tense by using the base form of the main verb, which is the infinitive without \u201cto\u201d, e.g. do, eat, have, sleep, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n

We only add the suffix \u201c-s\u201d to verbs used in the person singular, i.e. with the pronouns \u201che\u201d, \u201cshe\u201d, and \u201cit\u201d. Other than that, the main verb always stays the same and doesn\u2019t change its base form. Here are some examples:<\/span><\/p>\n

I have two dogs.<\/span><\/i>
\nHe walks five miles each day.<\/span><\/i>
\nWe take the same bus every morning.<\/span><\/i>
\nShe can easily do that. (modal verb \u201ccan\u201d)<\/span><\/i>
\nHe is the oldest child in his family. (the verb \u201cto be\u201d)<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

The \u201c-s\u201d in the third person singular is literally the only thing that changes, with the exception of modal verbs, e.g. \u201cneed\u201d, \u201cmust\u201d, etc. and <\/span>the verb \u201cto be\u201d<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Mastering<\/p>\n

Now, before we proceed, there\u2019s one thing we need to address regarding \u201c-s\u201d suffix. You see, not all English verbs are the same nor do they act the same, especially when adding a suffix to them. <\/span><\/p>\n

It is why the English language has three rules when it comes to the spelling of some verbs used in the third person singular in the simple present tense. Here they are:<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/h3>\n

For verbs that end in \u201c-o\u201d, \u201c-ss\u201d, \u201c-ch\u201d, \u201c-sh\u201d, \u201c-x\u201d, or \u201c- z\u201d, we add \u201c-es\u201d instead of \u201c-s\u201d.<\/b><\/p>\n

He does his homework after school.<\/span><\/i>
\nMy mother misses my dad whenever he goes away.<\/span><\/i>
\nMy dad catches bad guys every day.<\/span><\/i>
\nThe rain washes all the pain away.<\/span><\/i>
\nMy phone buzzes every time I turn it off.<\/span><\/i>
\nHe fixes rooftops for a living.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

<\/h3>\n

For verbs that end with \u201c-y\u201d preceded by a consonant, we remove the \u201c-y\u201d and add \u201c-ies\u201d.<\/b><\/p>\n

He studies hard every single day.<\/span><\/i>
\nMy mother worries too much!<\/span><\/i>
\nJohn always carries an extra bag around.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

For verbs that end with \u201c-y\u201d preceded by a vowel, we just add \u201c-s\u201d.<\/b><\/p>\n

She enjoys action movies and crime series.<\/span><\/i>
\nDemi plays tennis in her free time.<\/span><\/i>
\nThe sign says to keep off the lawn.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

How Do I Form Negative Sentences in the Simple Present Tense?<\/b><\/h2>\n

When we want to make a negative sentence in the simple present, we usually add \u201cdon\u2019t\u201d or \u201cdoesn\u2019t\u201d before the main verb, except with modal verbs and the verb \u201cto be\u201d. <\/span><\/p>\n

I don\u2019t have two dogs.<\/span><\/i>
\nHe doesn\u2019t walk five miles each day.<\/span><\/i>
\nWe don\u2019t take the same bus every morning.<\/span><\/i>
\nShe can\u2019t easily do that. (modal verb \u201ccan\u201d)<\/span><\/i>
\nHe isn\u2019t the oldest child in his family. (the verb \u201cto be\u201d)<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Of course, \u201cdoesn\u2019t\u201d is only used in the third person singular. However, when we add it before the verb in a negative sentence, the \u201c-s\u201d that typically comes at the end of the main verb in an affirmative sentence is no longer used.<\/span><\/p>\n

He doesn\u2019t speak good English. (correct)<\/span><\/i>
\nHe doesn\u2019t speaks good English. (incorrect)<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Note: <\/b>Even though the contracted forms \u201cdon\u2019t\u201d and \u201cdoesn\u2019t\u201d are used more frequently, especially in spoken English, you can still use the full forms \u201cdo not\u201d and \u201cdoes not\u201d. However, they sound a bit more formal.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Mastering<\/p>\n

How Do I Ask Questions in the Simple Present Tense?<\/b><\/h2>\n

When we want to ask questions in the simple present, we usually add \u201cdo\u201d or \u201cdoes\u201d at the beginning of the affirmative sentence, except with modal verbs and the verb \u201cto be\u201d. <\/span><\/p>\n

I work a lot. (affirmative sentence)<\/span><\/i>
\nDo I work a lot? (question)<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

You have what it takes. (affirmative sentence)<\/span><\/i>
\nDo you have what it takes? (question)<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

As in every other case today, there\u2019s also a different scenario when we\u2019re asking a question to someone in the third person singular. So, instead of \u201cdo\u201d, we use \u201cdoes\u201d at the beginning of the question.<\/span><\/p>\n

Does he speak English?<\/span><\/i>
\nDoes Kendall want a new car?<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Note how the main verb in the question no longer has a suffix \u201c-s\u201d but is in its base form. This is actually due to the addition of \u201cdoes\u201d at the beginning of the sentence. <\/span><\/p>\n

Hence, one rule can be brought to your attention here: whenever we form questions with \u201cdo\u201d and \u201cdoes\u201d in the simple present tense, we always use the main verb in its base form.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Mastering<\/p>\n

How Do I Answer Questions in the Simple Present Tense?<\/b><\/h2>\n

There are two ways to answer questions in the simple present tense – with short or long answers. The short answers are typically more frequent and, to a further extent, more acceptable in speech, as they sound more natural than the longer version. <\/span><\/p>\n

Do you like pizza? Yes, I do. \/ No, I don\u2019t (short version)<\/span><\/i>
\nDo you like pizza? Yes, I (do) like pizza. \/ No, I don\u2019t like pizza. (long answer)<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

To save us some time, I\u2019m just going to focus on the short answers in all the other examples.<\/span><\/p>\n

Do I have something in my eye? Yes, you do. \/ No, you don\u2019t.<\/span><\/i>
\nDoes he want money? Yes, he does. \/ No, he doesn\u2019t.<\/span><\/i>
\nDoes she need help? Yes, she does. \/ No, he doesn\u2019t.<\/span><\/i>
\nDoes it have great battery life? Yes, it does. \/ No, it doesn\u2019t.<\/span><\/i>
\nDo we want to go to the movies? Yes, we do. \/ No, we don\u2019t.<\/span><\/i>
\nDo they ever actually do anything? Yes, they do. \/ No, they don\u2019t.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Note: <\/b>These short answers are only used to answer direct (<\/span>yes-no<\/span><\/a>) questions. If you\u2019re answering a <\/span>wh-question<\/span><\/a>, you can\u2019t use these short answers.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Mastering<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a Weird Conclusion\u2026<\/b><\/h2>\n

Regardless of what proficiency level you\u2019re currently at, know that your English language learning goals should not be limited by English grammar.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

I\u2019ve always liked the \u201cSuccess is a journey, not a destination\u201d<\/span> quote<\/span>. It just summarizes the English language so beautifully, particularly when it comes to its simplest tenses.<\/span><\/p>\n

Today, it just so happened to be the simple present tense. There are just two or three things about it that you really need to know, yet it opens the door to an entire world of other English tenses that your <\/span>language learning goals<\/span><\/a> simply cannot exist without.<\/span><\/p>\n

Learn English Faster Using LingQ<\/h2>\n

These days, learning a new language is easier than ever…thanks to the internet.<\/p>\n

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However, it can be a bit tiresome to find interesting content, go back and forth between sites, use different dictionaries to look up words, and so on.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s why there\u2019s LingQ. A language app that helps you discover and learn English<\/a> from content you love.<\/p>\n

You can import<\/a> videos, podcasts, and much more and turn them into interactive lessons.<\/p>\n

Keep all your favorite [language] content stored in one place, easily look up new words, save vocabulary, and review. Check out our guide to importing content into LingQ for more information.<\/p>\n

LingQ is available for desktop as well as Android<\/a> and iOS<\/a>. Gain access to thousands of hours of audio and transcripts and begin your journey to fluency today.<\/p>\n

\"Learn<\/p>\n

***<\/p>\n

Jasmin Ali\u0107 is an award-winning EFL\/ESL teacher and writing aficionado from Bosnia and Herzegovina with years of experience in multicultural learning environments.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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