Present simple – affirmative, negative, questions

In present simple verbs, we need to use the verb do/does in questions and don’t/doesn’t in negatives.

Grammar infographic showing the structure of the Present Simple tense in English, including positive forms, negative forms, questions, and short answers for A1 elementary learners.

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Spelling of he/she/it

The form is the same for all the other persons except he/she/it. The spelling for he/she/it is different.

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Present simple use

Habits or actions that happen regularly

Permanent situations or things that are always or often true

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Present simple forms of 'be'

Present simple forms of ‘to be’ – am/is/are

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Adverbs of frequency with present simple