Present Simple Tense
Learn positive, negative, and question patterns for useful everyday routines.
Learning Flow
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After This Lesson
Use present simple for habits
Write daily routine sentences
Make do/does negative sentences
Ask Do/Does questions
Learning outcome
What You'll Learn
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Learning outcome
What You'll Learn
Use present simple for habits and routines.
Add s/es with he, she, and it.
Use do not and does not for negatives.
Ask questions with Do and Does.
Teacher explanation
Definition
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Teacher explanation
Definition
Habit
Use present simple for actions you do regularly.
He / She / It
With he, she, and it, the verb usually takes s or es.
Negative
Use do not or does not before the base verb.
Question
Start present simple questions with Do or Does.
Person, place, thing, idea
Examples
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Person, place, thing, idea
Examples
I drink tea in the morning.
She learns new words daily.
They do not arrive late.
Does he work from home?
Short model sentences
Simple Sentences
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Short model sentences
Simple Sentences
We speak English in class.
He finishes work at six.
I do not forget my homework.
She does not drive fast.
Do they live nearby?
Remember these points
Rules
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Remember these points
Rules
Positive: Subject + base verb (+ s/es for he/she/it).
Negative: Subject + do/does + not + base verb.
Question: Do/Does + subject + base verb?
Use every day, usually, or daily for habits.
After does, use the base verb: Does she study?
Teacher-style walkthrough
Guided Examples
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Teacher-style walkthrough
Guided Examples
Guided Example 1
My brother studies after dinner.
- My brother is one person.
- Use studies for a regular habit.
Guided Example 2
Does your teacher explain grammar?
- Start with Does for one person.
- Use explain, not explains, after Does.
Focused grammar practice
Grammar Lab
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Focused grammar practice
Grammar Lab
Simple Present
What is this tense?
Simple present talks about habits, facts, and regular actions.
Use it when something happens regularly or is generally true.
Structure
Subject + base verb (+ s/es for he/she/it)
Positive
Subject + base verb (+ s/es for he/she/it)
I play cricket.
He plays cricket.
Negative
Subject + do/does + not + base verb
I do not play cricket.
He does not play cricket.
Question
Do/Does + subject + base verb?
Do you play cricket?
Does he play cricket?
Common Mistakes+
Do not write: He play cricket.
Do not write: He does not plays cricket.
Mini Practice
Write one positive sentence about a student.
Write one question using do or does.
Better everyday English
Smart English Tip
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Better everyday English
Smart English Tip
Present simple is excellent for routines and facts.
Use every day to make habit sentences clear.
After does not, do not add s to the main verb.
Do you practice English? is a useful learning question.
Natural replies and useful words
Real English Usage
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Natural replies and useful words
Real English Usage
Study Routine
I revise vocabulary before breakfast.
She checks her notes after class.
Do you listen to English podcasts?
Professional Habit
He sends reports on time.
We update our task list daily.
She does not ignore client emails.
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Now Your Turn
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Challenge
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Challenge
Write 5 present simple sentences with a habit, one negative, and one question.
Write one habit sentence.
Write one sentence with he/she/it + s/es.
Write one negative sentence.
Write one Do/Does question.
Write one useful study or work routine sentence.
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Quiz
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Quiz
Quiz
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Question 1 - mcq
Present simple is useful for:
Question 2 - mcq
Choose the correct sentence.
Question 3 - mcq
Choose the correct negative sentence.
Question 4 - fill blank
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