simple present tense

The simple present tense is used to describe habits, unchanging situations, general truths, and fixed arrangements.

For most verbs, the simple present tense is formed by using the base form of the verb. For third-person singular, add 's' or 'es'.

The simple present tense form of 'to be' for 'he' is 'is'.

The simple present tense form of 'to be' for 'I' is 'am'.

The simple present tense form of 'to be' for 'they' is 'are'.

To make a negative sentence in the simple present tense, use 'do not' or 'does not' before the base form of the verb.

The simple present tense form of 'to have' for 'she' is 'has'.

The simple present tense form of 'to have' for 'I' is 'have'.

To ask a question in the simple present tense, start with 'do' or 'does' followed by the subject and the base form of the verb.

The simple present tense form of 'to go' for 'they' is 'go'.