Simple Present Tense with Formula, Examples, and Exercises

The simple present tense is one of the most important tenses in English grammar. We use it to talk about daily actions, facts, and general truths. Understanding this tense helps learners speak, write, and communicate clearly in English. In this lesson, you will learn its formula, examples, and some practice exercises to master it quickly.

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What is Simple Present Tense?

The simple present tense is used to express habits, universal truths, routines, and fixed situations. It tells us about something that happens regularly, always, or sometimes.

Examples:

I go to school every day.
The sun rises in the east.
She works in a bank.

Simple Present Tense Formula

Here’s an easy way to remember the structure of the simple present tense:

Type of Sentence	Formula	Example
Affirmative	Subject + base verb (+ s/es)	He plays football.
Negative	Subject + do/does + not + base verb	She does not like coffee.
Interrogative	Do/Does + subject + base verb?	Do you study English?

Tip:

Use “do” with I, you, we, they.
Use “does” with he, she, it.

Simple Present Tense Examples

Here are some short examples that help you understand its use in everyday English:

I drink tea in the morning.
He reads the newspaper daily.
We play cricket after school.
They watch TV in the evening.
She teaches English.

You can see that all actions happen regularly or are true facts.

When to Use the Simple Present Tense

Use the simple present tense in the following situations:

Habits or routines:
I brush my teeth twice a day.
Facts or general truths:
Water boils at 100°C.
Schedules or timetables:
The train leaves at 8 o’clock.
Permanent situations:
He lives in London.

Simple Present: Affirmative, Negative, and Interrogative Examples

Affirmative Sentence	Negative Sentence	Interrogative Sentence
I play football.	I do not play football.	Do I play football?
She drinks tea.	She does not drink tea.	Does she drink tea?
They go to school.	They do not go to school.	Do they go to school?
He works in a bank.	He does not work in a bank.	Does he work in a bank?
We study English.	We do not study English.	Do we study English?
The dog barks loudly.	The dog does not bark loudly.	Does the dog bark loudly?
You read books.	You do not read books.	Do you read books?
She cooks dinner.	She does not cook dinner.	Does she cook dinner?
He plays the guitar.	He does not play the guitar.	Does he play the guitar?
They watch TV.	They do not watch TV.	Do they watch TV?

30 Example Sentences of Present Simple Tense

I go to school every morning.
She drinks coffee at breakfast.
They play football on Sundays.
He works in an office.
We study English every day.
The sun rises in the east.
My brother drives to work.
It rains a lot in winter.
I read the newspaper daily.
She cooks dinner for her family.
Birds fly in the sky.
He likes cold weather.
We visit our grandparents every month.
The train leaves at 9 a.m.
I brush my teeth twice a day.
She teaches maths at school.
They live in a big city.
My father watches the news every night.
I clean my room on weekends.
The shop opens at 8 o’clock.
She listens to music after work.
He plays the guitar very well.
We eat lunch at one o’clock.
It smells nice in the kitchen.
The baby sleeps in the afternoon.
I write emails every morning.
She wears glasses.
They speak English at home.
The dog barks at strangers.
I love my family very much.

Simple Present Tense Worksheet

Try this short worksheet to test your understanding:

Sentence	Write the Correct Form
She ___ (go) to school every day.	goes
They ___ (play) football on Sundays.	play
He ___ (not/eat) meat.	does not eat
___ you ___ (like) coffee?	Do, like
The sun ___ (rise) in the east.	rises

Simple Present Tense Exercises

Now practise with these short exercises. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb.

I ___ (study) English every day.
She ___ (not/work) on weekends.
___ he ___ (play) the guitar?
They ___ (watch) films every night.
The shop ___ (open) at 9 a.m.

Answers: study, does not work, Does, play, watch, opens

Summary on Present Simple Tense

Use	Example Sentence
Habit	I read books daily.
Fact	Birds fly in the sky.
Fixed Time	The bus arrives at 7.
Feeling	I love my job.

Simple Present Tense

The simple present tense is a basic and useful tense for everyday English. It helps you describe routines, talk about facts, and express feelings easily. Keep practising with the examples and exercises above to master this tense and improve your overall grammar skills.

FAQs About Present Simple Tense

What is Simple Present Tense?
The simple present tense is used to talk about daily actions, routines, facts, and general truths. Example: I eat breakfast at 7 a.m.

What is Simple Present Tense with Examples?
The simple present tense describes what we do regularly or what is always true.
She plays the piano.
The Earth moves around the sun.

What is the Formula of Simple Present Tense?
The formula is:

Affirmative: Subject + base verb (+ s/es)
Negative: Subject + do/does + not + base verb
Question: Do/Does + subject + base verb?

Example: He does not like cold weather.

When Do We Use the Simple Present Tense?
We use it for habits, facts, feelings, and timetables.
I go to school every day.
The train leaves at 6 p.m.

What are Common Mistakes in Simple Present Tense?
Learners often forget to add -s or -es for he, she, it.
Incorrect: She go to work.
Correct: She goes to work.