Simple Present

Simple Present

1. He/She/It

   • Affirmative
     • Subject+verb es/e+complement
       • She always goes to bed at 9 o´clock
   • Negative
     • Subject+doesn´t+verb+complement
       • He doesn´t clean his room
   • Question
     • Does+subject+verb+complement+?
       • Does Tom play tennis?

2. I/You/We/They

   • Negative
     • Subject+don´t+verb+complement
       • I don´t have a big breakfast
   • Affirmative
     • Subject+verb+complement
       • They listen to music
   • Question
     • Do+subject+verb+complement+?
       • Do you usually read books?

3. We can use

   • The present simple is used to talk about things that usually happen.
   • It is used to talk about generalities or scientific facts.
   • It is used for events scheduled in the near future.
   • It is used for instructions (the imperative).

4. Specific rules

   • If the verb ends "o-ch-sh-x" should be added at the end of the verb "es"
   • If the verb ends in "y" this is removed and added "ies"

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