The simple present tense is the first and most important tense in English, because it is used to talk about habits, facts and daily actions. You can also read the present perfect continuous tense examples to learn another important tense.
Simple Present Tense Formula and Structure
~150 words
The simple present tense is used to describe habits, regular actions, general truths and fixed timetables. It is the most common tense in English, and students must know its structure well. For positive sentences, we use the base form of the verb with I, we, you and they, and we add s or es to the verb with he, she, it or a single name. For example, I read every day, and she reads every day. For negative sentences, we use do not or does not before the base form of the verb. For example, they do not play cricket, and he does not like tea. For questions, we begin with do or does, followed by the subject and the base form of the verb. For example, do you go to school, and does your father work in a bank? We use s or es with the third person singular, such as he goes, she watches and it passes. Practising these 100 sentences of the simple present tense will help students use this tense correctly in speaking and writing.
100 Sentences of Simple Present Tense
- Positive Sentences
- I read a book every day.
- We play cricket in the afternoon.
- You speak English very well.
- They live in Dhaka.
- He works in a bank.
- She teaches us mathematics.
- It rains a lot in July.
- My father drinks tea in the morning.
- My mother cooks delicious food.
- The sun rises in the east.
- The earth moves round the sun.
- Birds build their nests in trees.
- Fish live in water.
- I go to school by bus.
- We eat rice three times a day.
- You help your friends.
- They watch the news every night.
- He plays football on Fridays.
- She sings very sweetly.
- The shop opens at nine o’clock.
- The train arrives at noon.
- I like mangoes.
- We respect our teachers.
- You know the answer.
- They visit their grandmother on Sundays.
- He always tells the truth.
- She helps her mother in the kitchen.
- It looks beautiful.
- My brother studies in class five.
- My sister dances well.
- The children play in the garden.
- The birds sing in the morning.
- I brush my teeth twice a day.
- We clean our classroom daily.
- You walk to school.
- They speak Bengali at home.
- He drives a car carefully.
- She writes with her left hand.
- The baby sleeps in the afternoon.
- The flowers bloom in spring.
- Negative Sentences
- I do not like coffee.
- We do not waste our time.
- You do not know the truth.
- They do not play video games.
- He does not eat meat.
- She does not go to bed late.
- It does not snow in our country.
- My father does not smoke.
- My mother does not watch television.
- The students do not make noise.
- I do not have a car.
- We do not go to school on Sunday.
- You do not understand the lesson.
- They do not like cold weather.
- He does not speak English.
- She does not wear shoes at home.
- The bus does not stop here.
- This shop does not sell books.
- I do not drink tea.
- We do not buy expensive things.
- You do not help anyone.
- They do not believe in superstition.
- He does not play with his phone.
- She does not miss her classes.
- The dog does not bite anyone.
- The sun does not rise in the west.
- I do not forget my homework.
- We do not throw rubbish on the road.
- You do not listen to your parents.
- They do not respect bad people.
- Interrogative Sentences
- Do you like tea?
- Do I know you?
- Do we have enough time?
- Do they live near your house?
- Does he go to school?
- Does she speak English?
- Does it rain here in winter?
- Do your parents work in a bank?
- Do the students understand the lesson?
- Do you help your mother at home?
- Does your father drive a car?
- Does your sister play the piano?
- Do you watch cartoons?
- Do we need any more books?
- Does the train leave at noon?
- Does this shop open on Sunday?
- Do the birds sing in the morning?
- Do you eat breakfast every day?
- Does he play cricket on Friday?
- Does she read the newspaper?
- Do they visit their grandparents?
- Do you know the answer?
- Does the earth move round the sun?
- Do fish live in water?
- Do you brush your teeth twice a day?
- Does the baby sleep in the afternoon?
- Do we respect our teachers?
- Do the flowers bloom in spring?
- Does your brother study in class five?
- Do you want some water?
Tips to Remember
- Use the base form of the verb with I, we, you and they.
- Add s or es to the verb with he, she and it.
- Use do not and does not for negative sentences.
- Begin questions with do or does, and keep the verb in the base form.
Frequently Asked Questions
When do we use the simple present tense?
We use the simple present tense for habits, regular actions, general truths and fixed timetables, such as I go to school and the sun rises in the east.
How do we make negative sentences in the simple present tense?
We make negative sentences by using do not or does not before the base form of the verb, such as I do not like tea and she does not watch television.