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The Present Simple tense in English

In this grammar lesson, you'll learn how to use the Present Simple tense.
It's the most basic tense in English, and it's used a lot, which is why it's important to understand how it works.
1. The Present Simple structure
- The structure for an affirmative sentence is: Subject + Verb.
ex: I like cookies.
⚠️ You'll add an extra "s" with He, She or It.
Examples:
He/She loves sugar.
It happens every day.
- The structure of a negative sentence is: Subject + do not/does not + Verb. the contracted forms are don't/doesn't.
Examples:
I do not/don't know your name.
She does not/doesn't know my name.
- The structure of an interrogative sentence is: do/does + Subject + Verb
Examples:
Do you play tennis?
Does she know you’re here?
- The structure of an interro negative sentence is: Don’t/doesn’t + Subject + Verb
Examples:
Don’t you have an appointment now?
Why doesn’t he visit us more often?
2. Use of the Present Simple
The Present Simple is used to talk about habits.
Examples:
He drinks tea at breakfast.
They watch television regularly.
It is also used for repeated actions or events.
Examples:
We catch the bus every morning.
They drive to Monaco every summer.
The next use of the Present Simple is to express general truths.
Examples:
Water freezes at zero degrees.
The Earth revolves around the Sun.
You also use the Present Simple for fixed arrangements:
His mother arrives tomorrow.
Our holiday starts on the 26th March