She works in a bank.
- Language
- English
- Level
- B1
- Unit
- Verb Tenses
- Practice types
- 0
What this grammar point covers
The present simple is an English verb tense used to talk about regular actions, facts, and routines.
When to use it
Use the present simple for things that are always true, habits, routines, and facts.
Key forms
- I/You/We/They + base verb (e.g. work, play)
- He/She/It + base verb + -s (e.g. works, plays)
- Do/Does + subject + base verb (for questions)
- Do/Does + not + base verb (for negatives)
Examples
They play football every weekend.
The sun rises in the east.
Do you like coffee?
He does not eat meat.
Tips
- Add -s or -es to the verb when the subject is he, she, or it.
- Use 'do' or 'does' to make questions and negatives.
- Do not use the present simple for actions happening right now.
Exceptions and edge cases
- For verbs ending in -y after a consonant, change -y to -ies (e.g. study → studies).
- Some verbs have irregular forms (e.g. have → has).