Simple Present Tense Examples
The simple present tense describes things that happen regularly, facts that are always true, and routines in daily life. Here are practical examples at A1 level showing how to use the simple present in everyday situations.
Examples — page 1 of 5
I drink coffee every morning.
Daily routine · Affirmative
She works in a bank.
Job / profession · Affirmative
The sun rises in the east.
Fact · Affirmative
Do you speak English?
Question · General ability
He doesn't like pizza.
Negative · Preference
We go to the beach on weekends.
Regular activity · Affirmative
Does she play tennis?
Question · Hobby
My parents live in Paris.
Fact · Location · Affirmative
I don't watch TV in the afternoon.
Negative · Habit
She finishes work at 5 o'clock.
Schedule · Affirmative
Signal words
every day
every morning
every weekend
on weekends
always
usually
often
sometimes
never
in the morning
in the afternoon
at 5 o'clock
on Mondays
KEY TAKEAWAYS
What to Remember
- Use the simple present for habits, routines, and facts that are always true.
- Add -s or -es to the verb when the subject is third person singular.
- Do not use the simple present for actions happening right now; use present continuous instead.
- Form questions and negatives with do/does: "Do you like coffee?" "She does not work here."
- Remember: third person singular takes -s (he walks), but other subjects use the base form (I walk).