Master the Simple Present Tense | Learn Tenses in English

Welcome back! Today, we’re diving into one of the most essential building blocks of the American English language: the Simple Present Tense. Whether you’re describing a daily routine, stating a universal fact, or explaining how something is done, this tense is your go-to tool.

To keep things crystal clear, we’ve broken this guide down into two main sections: Active Voice (where the subject does the action) and Passive Voice (where the subject receives the action). Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered!

the simple present tense
Simple Present Tense


1. The Active Voice

In the active voice, the subject is the "star" of the sentence. They are the ones performing the action.

  • Positive Statements: We use the base form of the verb. Remember to add an -s or -es if the subject is he, she, or it.

  • Negative Statements: We use the auxiliary verb do not or does not (don't/doesn't) followed by the base verb.

2. The Passive Voice

We use the passive voice when the action itself—or the person/thing receiving the action—is more important than who is doing it.

  • The Formula: We use the present tense of the verb "to be" (am, is, are) + the past participle of the main verb.

  • Negatives: Simply add not after the "to be" verb (e.g., is not / aren't).

3. Asking Questions

When we want to gather information, we flip our sentence structure.

  • In Active Voice: We start with Do or Does.

  • In Passive Voice: We start with Am, Is, or Are.

80 Simple Examples

To help you visualize how these rules work in the real world, we’ve compiled 40 short, punchy examples. Let's take a look!

Active Voice: Positive Statements

  1. I drink coffee every morning.

  2. She plays soccer on weekends.

  3. They live in New York.

  4. The sun rises in the east.

  5. We eat lunch at noon.

  6. He works at a bank.

  7. Dogs bark at strangers.

  8. Water boils at 212 degrees.

  9. You speak English very well.

  10. It rains a lot in Seattle.

Active Voice: Negative Statements

  1. I do not like spicy food.

  2. He does not play the guitar.

  3. We don't watch much television.

  4. They do not live here.

  5. She doesn't need any help.

  6. It does not snow in summer.

  7. You don't know the answer.

  8. The cat doesn't like water.

  9. I don't want a new car.

  10. We do not use plastic bags.

Active Voice: Positive Questions

  1. Do you drink green tea?

  2. Does he drive a truck?

  3. Do they study every night?

  4. Does she speak Spanish?

  5. Do we have any milk?

  6. Does the train stop here?

  7. Do you like this song?

  8. Does it work properly?

  9. Do birds fly south?

  10. Does he work on Saturdays?

Active Voice: Negative Questions

  1. Don’t you like pizza?

  2. Doesn’t she go to school?

  3. Don’t they play basketball?

  4. Doesn’t he have a phone?

  5. Don't we need more time?

  6. Doesn't it taste good?

  7. Don't you want to come?

  8. Doesn't she live nearby?

  9. Don't they speak English?

  10. Doesn't he like the movie?

Passive Voice: Positive Statements

  1. The mail is delivered daily.

  2. This room is cleaned often.

  3. Apples are grown in Washington.

  4. Wine is made from grapes.

  5. The grass is cut weekly.

  6. Lunch is served at one.

  7. Mistakes are made by everyone.

  8. Cars are repaired in the shop.

  9. Bread is baked every morning.

  10. New laws are passed yearly.

Passive Voice: Negative Statements

  1. The trash is not collected today.

  2. These rooms are not used.

  3. Coffee is not grown here.

  4. The store is not opened yet.

  5. We are not invited to the party.

  6. The letter is not signed.

  7. Computers are not allowed here.

  8. The secret is not shared.

  9. Books are not sold here.

  10. He is not known by many.

Passive Voice: Positive Questions

  1. Is the floor cleaned daily?

  2. Are the taxes paid yearly?

  3. Is dinner served at six?

  4. Are these cars made in Ohio?

  5. Is English spoken here?

  6. Are the windows washed today?

  7. Is the work finished yet?

  8. Are pets allowed inside?

  9. Is the cake baked yet?

  10. Are the lights turned off?

Passive Voice: Negative Questions

  1. Isn’t the grass watered?

  2. Aren’t the doors locked?

  3. Isn’t he paid every Friday?

  4. Aren’t the kids picked up?

  5. Isn’t the mail sorted yet?

  6. Aren’t these shoes sold here?

  7. Isn’t the truth told?

  8. Aren’t we expected at five?

  9. Isn’t the movie finished?

  10. Aren’t the plants fed?

Comments

  1. Hamna.JFebruary 6, 2026 at 10:16 PM

    1) I read book every morning.
    2) I do not like biriyani.
    3) Do you watch movie?.
    4) Does not she speak english?.
    5) people are killed by him.
    6) Cars are not cleaned.
    7) Are the food cooked yet?.
    8) Isn’t the locked room?.


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  2. Fathimath suhara M.KFebruary 6, 2026 at 10:20 PM

    1. I eat food every day.
    2. He does not like junk food
    3. Do you drink water?
    4. Don't you like ice cream?
    5. The problem is solved.
    6. The homework is not completed.
    7. Is the food cooked daily?
    8. Aren't the room cleaned properly?

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  3. Fildha M.February 6, 2026 at 10:22 PM

    1.She dances elegantly.
    2. He does not like to talk much.
    3.Do you play chess?
    4. Doesn't she like him?
    5. The chair is broken.
    6. The judges are not strict.
    7. Is the book completed?
    8. Aren't they worried about you?

    ReplyDelete
  4. BinshidaFebruary 6, 2026 at 10:22 PM

    1. They play football.
    2. He does not like walking.
    3. Do you trust me?
    4. Don’t you go to school today?
    5. The comments are delivered daily.
    6. The food is not cooked in this restaurant.
    7. Is the package being sent today?
    8. Isn’t the application being processed?

    ReplyDelete

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