Review of English Basic Grammar

“Simple Present Tense”

Definition of Simple Present Tense.

The Simple Present Tense is a verb tense used to express an action or state without any
reference to the time when the action or condition is taking place. It’s used to express actions
and states in the present moment, and without defining a starting or ending point. It is the
most commonly used verb tense in the English language.

Function of Simple Present Tense.

The Simple Present Tense is primarily used to express actions that are habitual, routine, or
regular occurrences, as well as facts that are generally true. It can also used to express future
events scheduled on a timetable or timetable-like schedulem such as in a fixed schedule or
timetable. Additionally, it can be used in storytelling to describe events as they happen.

Formula of Simple Present Tense.

There are three kinds of sentences in the simple present tense : Positve, Negative, and
Question.

For a positive sentence: If the subject in the sentence is singular, then the formula to make the
sentence is S+Verb 1 (s/es).

 She goes to work every Monday to Friday.

 He runs in the field every morning.
 Miss Diana always takes a shower every day.
 Mr. Edi usually eats breakfast every morning.

If the subject is plural, the Simple Present Tense formula is S (plural subject)+Verb 1.

 We sometimes go to the library on Saturday morning.

 They usually play football in the backyard.
 Positive sentence : Subject + verb 1 + (-s/-es) + object

For negative sentence, Subject followed by do/does, then not, and verb 1.

The use of do/does depends on the subject of the sentence. If the subject is singular (singular
subject), then use does. However, use do if the subject is plural (plural subject).

 She does not work in the library on Saturday morning.

 They do not shop in this market every Sunday morning.

Negative sentence : Do/does + not + verb 1 + objects

For yes/no question sentence, do/does are placed at the beginning of the sentence, followed
by a subject and verb 1. Also, add a question mark (?).

 Does she work in the library on Saturday morning?

 Does Mr. Evan always eat breakfast every morning?
 Do they usually play football in the backyard?

Question sentence : Do/does + subject + verb 1 + object?

Example of Simple Present Tense

1. (+) She buys a vegetables everyday

(-) Sehdoesn’t buys a vegetables everyday day
(?) Does she buys a vegetables everyday?
2. (+) Nurul’s grandma was die yesterday
(-) Nurul’s grandma doesn’t die yesterday
(?) Does nurul’s grandma die yesterday?

3. (+) She goes to bar last night

(-) She doesn’t goes to bar last night
(?) Does she goes to bar last night?

4. (+) He makes a pancake every single day for breakfast

 (-) He doesn’t not makes a pancake every single day for breakfast
(?) Does he makes a pancake every single day for breakfast?

5. (+) My father goes to office every Monday

(-) My father doesn’t goes to office every Monday
(-) Does my father goes to office every Monday ?

6. (+) They talk about homework

(-) They doesn’t talk about homework
(?) Do they talk about homework?

7. (+) You eats cromboloni every week

(-) You doesn’t eats cromboloni every week
(?) Do you eats cromboloni every week?

Exercises of Simple Present Tense

Change the verb into the correct form, then press “Check” to check your answers. Use the
“Hint” button to get a free letter if you don’t know. Note that you will lose points if you ask
for hints!

Change the verb into the correct form:

1. I ….. (go) to the city once a week.
2. You …… (play) the guitar very well.
3. She never …… (visit) me.
4. Juan always ……. (find) new ways to do things.
6. Bella …… (want) to speak.
7. Toronto …… (be) in Canada.
8. Cars …….. (have) wheels.
9. My mother …….. (have) a big house.
10. We …… (play) a lot.
11. They …… (sell) fruit and eggs.
12. The building ……… (be) on fire.
13. Lila …….. (seem) sad.
14. I usually ………. (help) my neighbors.
15. His brother rarely ……… (leave) town.