English Simple Present

This practical lesson is going to teach you how you can use "English Simple Present" in particular conditions and situations. Keep in mind that the purpose of your learning is to be able to use this English tense, not mastering the structure. Always focus on practicing and don't worry to much about the rules. Look up the examples of simple present tense below.

example of simple present tense

PRESENT SIMPLE LESSON

AFFIRMATIVE FORMS

Structure: S + V1 + Complement
                  S + am/is/are + Complement

I read ...
You read ...
We read ...
They read ...
He reads ...
She reads ...
It means ...
The dog barks ...

I am ...
You are ...
We are ...
They are ...
He is ...
She is ...

Using Simple Present to Talk About Facts
The earth is round.
The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.
Water boils at 100 degrees celcius.

Using Simple Present to Talk About Habits
My dad reads newspaper every morning.
Students go to school from Monday to Saturday.
She listens to music every day.
We usually visit the park on Sundays.

Using Simple Present to Talk About Present Conditions
I am very happy right now.
She is hungry, but no food to eat.
The weather is pretty cold.
Today is really hot.
They are excited about going on vacation.

Using Simple Present to Talk About Current Professions
I am a journalist.
Mr. Alex is a marketer.
They are pilots.
She is a secretary


NEGATIVE FORMS

Structure: S + (do/does) not + Complement.
                   S + (am/is/are) not + Complement.

I do not ...
You do not ...
We do not ...
They do not ...
He does not ...
She doe not ...
It does not ...

I do not drink coffee very often.
They do not like swimming.
She does not speak French.
It does not take long to get home from here.

I am not ...
You are not ...
We are not ...
They are not ...
He is not ...
She is not ...

I am not a baby.
We are not cruel persons.
He is not really humble with others.
The cat is not as big as I thought before.



INTERROGATIVE FORMS

Structure: Do/Does + S + Complement?
                  Am/Is/Are + S + Complement?

Do I ...?
Do you ...?
Do we ...?
Do they ...?
Does he ...?
Does she ...?
Does it ...?

Do you work on Sundays?
Do they know the way to the ATM?
Does he think he is smart?
Does it mean that you love me?

Am I ...?
Are you ...?
Are we ...?
Are they ...?
Is he ...?
Is she ...?
Is it ...?

Am I handsome?
Are you upset?
Is Amanda your sister?
Is Bobby here with you?


That's all for today's English simple present lesson. To strengthen your skills I will provide you the simple present tense worksheets later as soon as possible.