Do you know how to use the Simple Present? Learn the grammatical rules for forming sentences in this tense in today's lesson:
☑ Affirmative sentences
Verb changes in the 3rd person singular to infinitive + s (he, she and it):
Examples:
- We like English. - He likes French.
- I live in Australia. - My sister lives in Canada.
- They play tennis. - James plays football.
☑ Negative sentences use the auxiliary do:
Examples:
- I don’t like coffee. - My father doesn’t like coffee.
- I don't watch television every day. - He doesn’t watch television every day.
☑ Questions use the auxiliary do:
- Do you speak Spanish? - Does she speak Spanish?
- Do you play baseball? - Does he play baseball?
Let’s practice!
Write affirmative, negative and questions sentences with the Simple Present in the comments section.
We hope this lesson has been helpful for you.
Schedule a lesson today to practice with our native speaker tutors. Use the code LIMLAUNCH to get a 50% discount!
