When do I use this tense?

We use the Present Simple for present facts and repeated actions.

Special rules:

Don’t forget the "s" with he, she & it!

How do I make the tense?

The first form of the verb is used to make the Present Simple.

For questions and negatives the helping verb (do / does) is used with the first form of the verb.

Which helping verb do I use?

do / does

Here are examples of the forms:

Statements:

• I work.
• You work.
• She works.
• He works.
• It works.
• We work.
• You work.
• They work.

Questions:

• Do I work?
• Do you work?
• Does she work?
• Does he work?
• Does it work?
• Do we work?
• Do you work?
• Do they work?

Negatives:

• I do not (don’t) work.
• You do not (don’t) work.
• She does not (doesn’t) work.
• He does not (doesn’t) work.
• It does not (doesn’t) work.
• We do not (don’t) work.
• You do not (don’t) work.
• They do not (don’t) work.

Short Answers:

• Yes, I do.
• Yes, she does.
• No, I don’t.
• No, I do not.
• No, she doesn’t.
• No, she does not.