Present simple
Present simple means “Present simple: habits, facts and things that are generally true”. Use the present simple for habits and facts: I play tennis on Sundays. Formation: I/you/we/they + V · he/she/it + V-s
Present simple: habits, facts and things that are generally true
A1Formation
I/you/we/they + V · he/she/it + V-s
Explanation
Use the present simple for habits and facts: I play tennis on Sundays. With he/she/it, add -s to the verb: He plays. Negatives and questions use do/does: I don't know. Does she work here?
Examples
Note
Spelling of the -s form: watch→watches, study→studies, go→goes, have→has.
FAQ
Present simple — what does it mean and how is it used?
Present simple: habits, facts and things that are generally true. Use the present simple for habits and facts: I play tennis on Sundays. With he/she/it, add -s to the verb: He plays. Negatives and questions use do/does: I don't know. Does she work here?
Present simple — how do you form it?
I/you/we/they + V · he/she/it + V-s
Present simple — any usage notes?
Spelling of the -s form: watch→watches, study→studies, go→goes, have→has.