The Simple Present Tense:

A Guide to Positive,
Negative, and
Interrogative Sentences
Whether you're a beginner or a grammar expert, this presentation will help you
master the simple present tense in all its forms.

by Ignatius Priyo Nugroho

The Basics
Introduction Positive Sentences Negative Sentences

The simple present tense In positive sentences, we In negative sentences, we

describes actions that use the base form of the use do/does+n't + the base
happen regularly, always, or verb or the verb+r/-es in the form of the verb.
never. third person singular.
Positive Sentences

Actions Habits Facts

He runs every day to keep fit. She reads a book every night Kids love playing video games.
before going to sleep.

General Truths

Snowflakes are intricate and

beautiful.
Negative Sentences
Negative Form Negative Form

No, he doesn't smoke. No, they don't play the violin.

1 2 3 4

Question Question

Does he smoke? Do they play the violin?

Interrogative Sentences

Questions Wh- Questions Yes/No Answers

Do you like chocolate? What time do the shops close? Are you busy on Friday?
Practice Time!
1 Fill in the Blank 2 Multiple Choice

She _____ (speak) English _____ your sister like pizza?

fluently.

3 Make a Sentence

_________________ (you/read/newspapers)?
Exceptions and Special Cases
Verbs ending in -y
or -o
In the third person singular, we
add -ies or -es respectively.
Verbs ending in -s, -
ss, -sh, -ch, -x or -z
We add -es in the third person
singular.
Irregular Verbs
Some verbs don't follow the
regular forms and have their
own special conjugations.
Conclusion
Review
The simple present tense is
used to describe routine
actions, habits, opinions or
general truths.
What You Learned Practice
You now know how to form Practice makes perfect!
sentences in the positive, Keep using the simple
negative and interrogative present tense to improve
forms, as well as the your fluency and accuracy.
exceptions to the regular
conjugation.