The Present Simple

The present simple is used to make simple statements of fact, to talk about things that happen repeatedly, and to describe things that are always true.

The Present Simple

To make the present simple of most verbs, use the base form (the infinitive without “to”)

“-S” and “-ES” Endings

With some verbs, “-es” is added for “he”, “she”, and “it”. These includes verbs ending with “-sh”, “-ch”, “-o”, “-ss”, “-ex”, and “-z”.

”BE” in the Present Simple

“Be” is an important verb with an irregular present simple form

”Have” in the Present Simple

“Have” is an irregular verb. The third person singular form is “has” not “haves”.