GRAMMAR & STRUCTURE
Present Simple

Definition

The present simple is part of the present verb tense. The present simple describes actions that happen regularly.

Example

He runs every day.

Explanation

Present simple --

• describes habitual actions, actions that happen regularly or on a schedule.
• describes actions that happen in a sequence.
• can be used to describe a scheduled event in the future.
• adds an "s" for regular third-person singular verbs.
• shows subject + verb agreement. For example: I swim. He swims. They swim.
• adds "not" to make negative sentences.
• uses auxiliary verbs to make yes / no questions.
• uses question words to make information questions.

Related Sections

Present Continuous
Questions