When do we use it?
We use the Present Simple to talk about:
- Habits and Routines: I wake up at 7:00 AM every day.
- General Facts & Truths: Water boils at 100 degrees.
- Permanent Situations: He lives in Casablanca.
Sentence Structure
| Form | I / You / We / They | He / She / It |
|---|---|---|
| (+) Affirmative | I play tennis. | He plays tennis. |
| (-) Negative | I don't play tennis. | He doesn't play tennis. |
| (?) Question | Do you play tennis? | Does he play tennis? |
Important: In negative sentences and questions for He/She/It, the main verb loses the "s" because "Does/Doesn't" already carries it.
✅ Correct: He doesn't play.
❌ Incorrect: He doesn't plays.
Adding "S" (He / She / It)
In the affirmative form, verbs with He, She, and It take an -s, but there are spelling rules!
Rule 1: Most Verbs
For most verbs, just add -s.
- work ➔ works
- eat ➔ eats
- play ➔ plays
Rule 2: Ending in -ch, -sh, -s, -x, -o
If the verb ends in one of these sounds, add -es.
- watch ➔ watches
- wash ➔ washes
- go ➔ goes
- do ➔ does
Rule 3: Consonant + Y
If the verb ends in a consonant followed by 'y', drop the 'y' and add -ies.
- study ➔ studies
- cry ➔ cries
- fly ➔ flies
A. Affirmative Form
Type the correct form of the verb in brackets.
1. She (go) to the gym every evening.
2. We (live) in a small apartment.
3. My brother (study) medicine at university.
4. Water (freeze) at zero degrees.
B. Negative Form
Make the sentences negative using don't or doesn't.
He plays football.
He football.
I like coffee.
I coffee.
Sarah watches TV.
Sarah TV.
C. Make Questions
Complete the questions using Do or Does and the verb.
They speak French.
they French?
Ali reads books.
Ali books?
D. Writing Homework
Write a short paragraph (4-5 sentences) about your daily morning routine using the Present Simple.