Present Simple Tense
The Present Simple (also known as Simple Present or Present Indefinite) is a verb tense used to indicate habit, routine, facts or generalization. Less typically, the Present Simple can be used to discuss scheduled acts in the near future, as well as actions that are taking place right now.
The Present Simple is the base form of the verb. For negative and interrogative sentences, the auxiliary verb DO must be present.
In the third person singular, -s or -es is added. For the pronouns He, She and It, we use DOES as auxiliary verb for negative and interrogative sentences.
The tablet shows an application of the verb "to dream":
Remember:
- do not = don't
- does not = doesn't
For example:
Affirmative sentence: Robert has three sisters. We like to study together.
Negative sentence: Robert doesn't have three sisters. We don't like to study together.
Interrogative sentence: Does Robert have three sisters? Do we like to study together?
Short answers: Yes, he does. / No, he doesn't. Yes, we do. / No, we don't.
Let's practice: Translate the following sentences into English. Then, rewrite them in affirmative and negative forms.
1) Eles gostam de sorvete.
2) Você fala Português.
3) Peter estuda História.
4) Ela trabalha como enfermeira.
Answers:
1) They like ice cream. / They don't like ice cream. / Do they like ice cream?
2) You speak Portuguese. / You don't speak Portuguese. / Do you speak Portuguese?
3) Peter studies History. / Peter doesn't study History. / Does Peter study History?
4) She works as a nurse. / She doesn't work as a nurse. / Does she work as a nurse?
