Present Simple (I do)


I / we / you / they / these |
Drive / work / do (Verb) |
He / she / it / this |
Drives / works / does (Verb + s/es) |
The Present Simple is used for the following;
- To say that something happens all the time or repeatedly (habits, & routines).
- Dogs chase cats all the time.
- The birds leave for the winter.
- To say that something is true in general (facts).
- Mailmen deliver mail and packages.
- Do/Does to make questions and negative sentences.
- Do I pet the dog?
- What does this say?
- I don’t do my homework.
- Carrots don’t grow in harsh climates.
Do |
I / we / you / they / these |
Work, drive, do, (Verb) |
Does |
he / she / it / this |
Work, drive, do, (Verb) |
I / we / you / they / these |
don't |
Work, drive, do, (Verb) |
He / she / it |
doesn't |
Work, drive, do, (Verb) |
- To say how often we do things.
- My dog rarely barks at someone.
- My cat never takes a bath.
- To mention you do something by saying it.
- I promise I will eat my vegetables.
- I suggest you leave right now.
- What do you think I should do?
- Other options: I apologise, I advise, I insist, I think, I agree, I refuse, etc.
Tip;
- The Present Simple often makes use of phrases that refer to a specific time like;
- Every day, every week, every year, on Mondays, after school, etc.
- or signal words like;
- Always, often, usually, sometimes, seldom or never.