Simple Present Tense|Present Indefinite Tense

Usage of Simple Present Tense|Present Indefinite Tense

General Rules of Simple Present Tense|Present Indefinite Tense

Helping Verbs of Simple Present Tense|Present Indefinite Tense

“Do” as Helping Verb in Simple Present Tense|Present Indefinite Tense

Examples of “Do” as Helping Verb in Simple Present Tense|Present Indefinite Tense

1. I do not like cold coffee.
2. They do not go to school on Sundays.
3. You do not understand the problem.
4. We do not play cricket every day.
5. I do not eat junk food regularly.
6. Do you like pizza?
7. Do they speak French?
8. Do we need to bring our books?
9. Do I know the answer?
10. Do children play in the park?

“Does” as Helping Verb in Simple Present Tense|Present Indefinite Tense

Examples of “Does” as Helping Verb in Simple Present Tense|Present Indefnite Tense

1. Does she play the piano?
2. Does he work at the bank?
3. Does it rain often in April?
4. Does your brother speak French?
5. Does the dog bark at night?
6. She does not like coffee.
7. He does not go to school on Sundays.
8. It does not look good.
9. John does not eat meat.
10. The baby does not sleep well at night.

Formula for Sentences of Simple Present Tense|Present Indefinite Tense

Formula for Assertive Sentences of Simple Present Tense|Present Indefinite Tense

Examples of Assertive Sentences of Simple Present Tense|Present Indefinite Tense

1. She reads the newspaper every morning.
2. They play football on Sundays.
3. He works in a bank.
4. The sun rises in the east.
5. I like chocolate ice cream.
6. We study English every day.
7. It rains a lot in July.
8. My father drives to work.
9. The baby cries when he is hungry.
10. Birds sing in the morning.

Formula for Negative Sentences of Simple Present Tense|Present Indefinite Tense

Examples of Negative Sentences of Simple Present Tense|Present Indefinite Tense

1. I do not like coffee.
2. You do not play cricket.
3. We do not go to school on Sundays.
4. They do not eat meat.
5. I do not watch TV at night.
6. He does not study regularly.
7. She does not like cold drinks.
8. It does not work properly.
9. John does not play football.
10. My cat does not sleep during the day.

Formula for Interrogative Sentences of Simple Present Tense|Present Indefinite Tense

Examples of Interrogative Sentences of Simple Present Tense|Present Indefinite Tense

Yes/No Questions

1. Do you like chocolate?
2. Does he play football?
3. Do they go to school every day?
4. Does she work at a hospital?
5. Do we need more paper?
6. Do you speak English?
7. Does your brother watch TV daily?
8. Do they enjoy music?
9. Does it rain here often?
10. Do we have enough time?

Wh- Questions (What/When/Where/Why/Which/Who)

1. What do you eat for breakfast?
2. Where does she live?
3. When do they arrive?
4. Why do you study so hard?
5. How does he solve this problem?
6. What time does the train leave?
7. Where do you park your car?
8. Why does he always come late?
9. Who teaches you math?
10. How do they manage their work?

Formula for Interrogative-Negative Sentences of Simple Present Tense|Present Indefinite Tense

Examples of Interrogative-Negative Sentences of Simple Present Tense|Present Indefinite Tense

Yes/No Questions

1. Do you not like coffee?
2. Do they not play cricket on Sundays?
3. Do we not need more time?
4. Do I not speak clearly?
5. Do you not visit your grandmother often?
6. Does he not go to school daily?
7. Does she not like chocolate?
8. Does it not make sense?
9. Does John not live here anymore?
10. Does your cat not drink milk?

Wh- Questions (What/When/Where/Why/Which/Who)

1. Why do you not come to class regularly?
2. When do they not open the shop?
3. Where do we not usually go on weekends?
4. How do I not understand this simple thing?
5. What do you not like about the movie?
6. Why does he not study at night?
7. When does she not take her medicine?
8. Where does it not grow naturally?
9. How does John not know the answer?
10. What does she not want to eat?

Double-Sentences

1. She wakes up early, and she goes for a walk.
2. He drinks coffee in the morning, but he prefers tea in the evening.
3. I read books regularly, and I write reviews about them.
4. They play football on weekends, so they stay fit.
5. The sun rises in the east, and it sets in the west.
6. My brother likes action movies, but I enjoy comedies.
7. We study hard, so we get good grades.
8. She sings well, yet she never performs in public.
9. You take care of the garden, and I clean the house.
10. He works at a bank, and he teaches part-time.

1. She studies hard every day (simple present), and she passed her last exam with flying colors. (past simple)
2. He goes to the gym regularly (simple present), but he was feeling tired yesterday. (past continuous)
3. I drink green tea every morning (simple present), and I have lost some weight. (present perfect)
4. They take the bus to work (simple present), and they will buy a car next month. (future simple)
5. She helps her mother in the kitchen (simple present), though she was busy with homework last night. (past simple)
6. He teaches math at school (simple present), but he is also learning French in the evenings. (present continuous)
7. The sun shines brightly today (simple present), and it was raining all night. (past continuous)
8. I usually sleep early (simple present), but I stayed up late for the movie. (past simple)
9. She works at a bank (simple present), and she has been working there for five years. (present perfect continuous)
10. He always forgets his keys (simple present), so I locked the door myself. (past simple)

Simple Present + Simple Past

• He goes to school every day, and he watched a movie last night.
• She doesn’t eat junk food, but she ate a burger yesterday.
• Do you like coffee, or did you prefer tea yesterday?

Simple Present + Present Perfect

• I read many books, and I have written three reviews so far.
• He doesn’t exercise regularly, and he has not lost any weight.
• Does she help her mother daily, or has she stopped doing that?

Simple Present + Present Continuous

• She studies English daily, and she is preparing for the IELTS exam.
• He doesn’t drive a car, and he is not learning either.
• Do they play cricket, or are they playing football now?

Simple Present + Past Continuous

• He wakes up early, but he was sleeping at 7 AM yesterday.
• She doesn’t sing in class, and she wasn’t singing at the party either.
• Does he study well, or was he wasting time last night?

Simple Present + Future Simple

• I eat healthy food, and I will join the gym next week.
• He doesn’t like to walk, so he won’t participate in the race.
• Do you visit your grandmother, or will you go next Sunday?