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📐 Grammar corner · 🌱 Level 1 · Beginner · Topic 2 of 18

Present simple

I work, she works: habits, routines and facts.

Use it for habits, routines and facts. It's the same as the infinitive, but add -s for he / she / it: I work → she works.

  • Spelling: go → goes, watch → watches, study → studies. have → has.
  • Negative and questions use do / does + infinitive: I don't like… · Does he speak…?
positivenegativequestion
I / you / we / theyI workI don't workDo you work?
he / she / itshe worksshe doesn't workDoes she work?

Examples

  • I drink coffee every morning.a habit
  • Water boils at 100 degrees.a fact
  • She doesn't eat meat.negative: doesn't + infinitive
  • Do you live near here?question with do
  • He watches TV in the evening.-es after ch, sh, s, x

✅ Exercises

9 exercises: choose the right answer or type the missing word. Score 70% to complete the topic.