Present Simple

Present Simple?
We use the Present Simple for things that are true in general, or for things which are repeated every day, every week, every year, etc.
The earth goes around the sun.
I get up at 8 o’clock.
During the week I have swimming practice on Mondays.
I like chocolate.
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There are TWO forms for Present Simple.
AFFIRMATIVE
FORM
NEGATIVE
FORM
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AFFIRMITIVE FORM
I play soccer with my peers.
We like watching Netflix every weekend.
You work in an important company.
They live in my street.
He reads the Guardian every morning.
She likes studying foreign languages.
It rains a lot in winter.
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NEGATIVE FORM
I do NOT live in Mexico City.
We do NOT watch horror movies
You do NOT do your homework.
They do NOT have a pet.
He DOES NOT work in Google.
She DOES NOT live in Canada.
It DOES NOT belong here
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SHORT FORM/SPELLING
A bit more about the forms
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Plural & I
DO NOT = DON’T
I DON’T work in an office. My brother works in a bank.
Singular
DOES NOT = DOESN’T
Sue doesn’t eat breakfast.
SPELLING conjugation [AFFIRMITIVE]
-es after -s/-sh/-ch
pass -> passes finish -> finishes watch -> watches
-y -> -ies
study -> studies try -> tries
do -> does go -> goes
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QUESTION FORM
For most verbs we use the present simple of the verb do/ does + subject + base form, to make questions:
Do you see him on Wednesdays?
Yes, I do (see him on Wednesdays).
No, I don’t (see him on Wednesdays).
Does Jack like sports?
Yes, he does (likes sports).
No, he doesn’t (like sports).
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