The present simple form of almost all verbs is the basic form of that verb, except when they are used with a the third-person singular subject. Look at the examples:

To form an affirmative sentences with a present simple verb and a third-person singular subject, you need to add '-s' to the main verb. Here are some examples:

'To be' and 'to have' are auxiliary verbs which have irregular forms in the present simple tense. Take a look at the table below for the conjugation of the verb 'to be' and 'to have' in the present tense

In order to make questions or negative sentences in the present simple tense, we need to add an auxiliary do before the main verb. In the simple present, 'do' changes to 'does' when the subject is third-person singular. Keep in mind that "do" can also be the main verb. Take a look at this example:

In the present simple tense, the auxiliary verb 'do' is used to form negative sentences. For first and second-person singular and plural, as well as the third-person plural subjects, we use 'don't'. For third-person singular pronouns, we use 'doesn't'.

To negate a sentence with I/you/we/they as the subject, do not (don't) is added before the base form of the the main verb.

If the sentence has he/she/it as the subject, does not (doesn't) is added before the base form of the main verb, without '-s.'

However, if the main verb of the sentence is 'to be,' there is no need for adding the auxiliary 'do.' Simply add 'not' after the 'to be' verb to negate the sentence.

As mentioned before, one of the functions of auxiliary verbs like 'do' and 'does' is making questions. To make yes/no questions, you need to start the sentence with the auxiliary 'do' or 'does'. The subject comes after it, followed by the main verb. Look at the examples:

You can make wh- question by starting the sentence with wh-word and then using 'do'/'does.' The subject comes next, followed by the main verb.

However, if the main verb of the sentence is 'to be,' there is no need for adding the auxiliary 'do'/'does.' Simply move the 'to be' verb before the subject to form a question.

Present simple is used in a number of contexts, including:

We use the present simple when something is generally or always true. It means you cannot change them. When we say someone is dead we cannot change this fact at all. Remember general facts can refer to scientific facts, or things that cannot be changed easily. Take a look at these examples:

We also use the present simple for a situation that is temporary (something that is true in the present). It means that these situations may change in the future, but they are true at the moment, such as people's habits or occupations. For example:

State verbs in English are used to describe a state of being, such as emotions, thoughts, possession, senses, or characteristics. These verbs are often used in the present simple tense. In addition, linking verbs can also be used in the simple present tense to describe emotions or mental states. Here are the examples:

The simple present tense is used to express interest or disinterest in something or express preferences. Some verbs that are commonly used to express such attitudes include 'dislike', 'hate', 'abhor', 'detest', 'like', 'love', and 'enjoy'. For example:

'Present simple tense' is also used to talk about frequent actions in the present time. In this case, adverbs of frequency such as always, usually, often, frequently, sometimes, and never are commonly used for more clarification.

The present simple tense can also be used to talk about hobbies and habits that are repeated regularly. For example:

The present simple tense is also used in sports commentary to describe short actions that are completed as soon as they happen. It's important to remember that these actions occur in a brief period of time. If the actions are ongoing or take place over a longer duration, we should not use the simple present tense. Look at the examples:

The present simple tense is often used to talk about schedules and discuss events that occur at fixed times. Here are the examples:

We can use the present simple tense to talk about the past when we are narrating a story or series of events. In this case, you have to keep in mind that the story took place in the past, but you are narrating it in the present.

We often see the present simple in news headlines to report past events. For example:

As it was mentioned earlier, the present simple tense is used to talk about facts that are generally true. Zero conditionals are also used to talk about facts that are generally true. So, the present simple tense is commonly used in zero conditionals.

The present simple tense is also used in the condition clause of first conditionals.'First conditional' is used to talk about future events that will happen if a condition is met. Here are the examples:

The present simple tense is also used to talk about the future after words like 'when,' 'until,' 'after,' 'before' and 'as soon as.' These are sometimes called subordinate clauses of time. So, keep in mind that the simple present tense is used in subordinate time clauses to talk about the future. For example:

The present simple tense is used in imperatives to give instructions or commands. The subject of the clause is always 'you' which is typically implied but can sometimes be expressed for emphasis. For example: