Present Simple 1 (Lesson)

Course Description

In this lesson, you will learn how to correctly form and use the Present Simple tense in English. You will explore how verbs behave with different subjects (singular and plural), how to create negative sentences, and when to add endings like -s, -es, or -ies. The lesson also covers the use of short forms, and when to use the Present Simple for habits, routines, and facts. Through clear examples and structured explanations, you will develop a strong foundation for expressing everyday actions and truths in English.

Learning Outcomes

Form positive Present Simple sentences with regular and irregular spelling changes.
Form negative Present Simple sentences using "do not" and "does not" (and their short forms).
Correctly add -s, -es, or -ies to verbs when needed.
Build confidence in everyday communication using the Present Simple tense.

We form the Present Simple like this:

Singular

I walk

you walk

he/she/it walks

Plural

we walk

you walk

they walk

We add -s after he/she/it: I sleep >>> she sleeps, I play >>> he plays

If the verb ends in -ss, -hs, -o, -ch, we add -es after he/she/it: I pass >>> she passes, I push >>> he pushes, I do >>> he does, I catch >>> she catches

If the verb ends in a consonant (b,c,etc) + y, we use -ies after he/she/it: I study >>> she studies, I fly >>> he flies

Look at the following examples of the negative:

I don't eat in the morning.

She doesn't like dancing.

Full Form - Negative

Singular

I do not speak

You do not speak

He/She/It does not speak

Plural

We do not speak

You do not speak

They do not speak

Short Form - Negative

Singular

I don't speak

You don't speak

He/She/It doesn't speak

Plural

We don't speak

You don't speak

They don't speak

We use the Present Simple:

to talk about things that happen regularly:

He goes to church every Sunday.

to talk about facts:

Drug stores sell medicines.

Cars don't fly.

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