Present simple: I do, I don’t, Do I?

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Present Simple – Grammar Guide

Present simple form: positive, negative, questions, and short answers\

Present Simple Form

In present simple verbs, we use do/does in questions and don’t/doesn’t in negatives.

Spelling: He/She/It

The verb form is the same for all subjects except he, she, it. For these, we usually add -s or -es.

Spelling rules for present simple: he, she, it forms with -s, -es, -ies

Use: Habits & Regular Actions

We use the present simple for habits or actions that happen regularly.

  • I wash my hair every day.
  • I never go to the library.
  • I go to the library on Saturdays.

Use: Permanent Situations

We use the present simple for things that are always or often true.

  • I don’t drink coffee.
  • She is very tall.
  • I have two brothers.
  • Water boils at 100 degrees.
  • I like soup.