Present Simple

FORM 

Positive: Subject + verb 1 (present form)
Negative: Subject + do/does + not + verb 1
Question: Do/Does + subject + verb 1?

Note: When the subject is singular, we have to add '-s/-es' to the verbs. 


USAGE

Present simple​ is used to show/talk about:

A) habits or routines (i.e. the activities that you do everyday or do repeatedly); for examples,

 •  She always gets up at seven.
 •  He goes to school every day.
 •  They clean their car two times a week.

B) general truths or facts (i.e. something that is always true or something that is true in general); for examples,

 •  The water boils at 100 degree Celsius.
 •  People always feel nervous before having job interview.
 •  The sun sets in the west.

C) permanent/long-term situations (i.e. something that is true for a long time or permanently true) For examples,

 •  He works for ANZ Royal Bank.
 •  They live in Kratie province.
 •  He drives to school.

D) states (we normally use it with stative verbs); for examples,

 •  He likes going out in the evening.
 •  IBM is one of the largest computer companies.
 •  Bopha owns an art gallery in Phnom Penh.