Simple Present Tense Structure/Formula

Introduction

In this chapter, we will take a look at the general structure or formula of the Simple Present Tense with lots of examples. We will cover the structure or formula for all the Simple Present Tense sentence types, such as Positive, Negative, Interrogative, and Interrogative Positive sentence types.

The simple present tense is used to describe habits, unchanging situations, general truths, and fixed arrangements. It is one of the most common tenses in English and helps convey facts and regular actions.

General Structure/Formula of Simple Present Tense

[Subject] + [Base form of Verb + s/es] + [Object]

Examples

Types of Sentences

1. Positive Sentences

Positive sentences state a fact, habit, or general truth.

Structure:

• Subject + base form of the verb + Object

Examples:

2. Negative Sentences

Negative sentences state that something does not happen.

Structure:

• Subject + do/does not + base form of the verb + Object

Examples:

3. Interrogative Sentences

Interrogative sentences ask questions about habits, general truths, or facts.

Structure:

• Do/Does + Subject + base form of the verb + Object?

Examples:

4. Interrogative Negative Sentences

Interrogative negative sentences ask negative questions.

Structure:

• Do/Does + Subject + not + base form of the verb + Object?

Examples:

Real-Life Examples

Affirmative Sentences:

• “She teaches English.”
• “They visit the park every Sunday.”
• “The shop opens at 9 AM.”

Negative Sentences:

• “He does not like spinach.”
• “I do not play video games.”
• “They do not work on weekends.”

Interrogative Sentences:

• “Do you speak French?”
• “Does he know the answer?”
• “Do they attend the meeting?”

Interrogative Negative Sentences:

• “Do you not agree?”
• “Does she not come here often?”
• “Do they not like the movie?”

Summary Table for Types of Sentences

Here is a summary table to help understand the different types of sentences in the simple present tense:

Understanding and practicing these structures will help you effectively use the simple present tense to communicate habits, general truths, and regular actions.