1. Simple Present
FORM
[VERB] + s/es in third person
Examples:
 You speak English.
 Do you speak English?
 You do not speak English.
Complete List of Simple Present Forms
USE 1 Repeated Actions
Use the Simple Present to express the idea that an action is repeated or usual.
The action can be a habit, a hobby, a daily event, a scheduled event or something
that often happens. It can also be something a person often forgets or usually does
not do.
Utilizar el Presente Simple para expresar la idea de que una acción se repite o
habitual. La acción puede ser un hábito, una afición, un hecho cotidiano, un evento
programado o algo que sucede a menudo. También puede ser algo que una
persona a menudo se olvida o por lo general no lo hacen.
Examples:
 I play tennis.
 She does not play tennis.
 Does he play tennis?
 The train leaves every morning at 8 AM.
 The train does not leave at 9 AM.
 When does the train usually leave?
 She always forgets her purse.
 He never forgets his wallet.
 Every twelve months, the Earth circles the Sun.
 Does the Sun circle the Earth?

2. USE 2 Facts or Generalizations
The Simple Present can also indicate the speaker believes that a fact was true
before, is true now, and will be true in the future. It is not important if the speaker is
correct about the fact. It is also used to make generalizations about people or
things.
El Presente Simple También puede indicar al orador cree que un hecho era cierto
antes, es cierto ahora, y será verdad en el futuro. No es importante si el altavoz es
correcto sobre el hecho. También se utiliza para hacer generalizaciones sobre las
personas o las cosas.
Examples:
 Cats like milk.
 Birds do not like milk.
 Do pigs like milk?
 California is in America.
 California is not in the United Kingdom.
 Windows are made of glass.
 Windows are not made of wood.
 New York is a small city. IT IS NOT IMPORTANT THAT THIS FACT IS UNTRUE.
USE 3 Scheduled Events in the Near Future
Speakers occasionally use Simple Present to talk about scheduled events in the
near future. This is most commonly done when talking about public transportation,
but it can be used with other scheduled events as well.
Altavoces a veces usan presente Simple para hablar de eventos programados en
el futuro cercano. Esto se hace comúnmente cuando se habla de transporte
público, pero puede ser utilizado con otros eventos programados también.
Examples:
 The train leaves tonight at 6 PM.
 The bus does not arrive at 11 AM, it arrives at 11 PM.

3.  When do we board the plane?
 The party starts at 8 o'clock.
 When does class begin tomorrow?
USE 4 Now (Non-Continuous Verbs)
Speakers sometimes use the Simple Present to express the idea that an action is
happening or is not happening now. This can only be done with Non-Continuous
Verbsand certain Mixed Verbs.
Altavoces a veces usan el presente Simple para expresar la idea de que una
acción sucede o no sucede ahora. Esto sólo puede hacerse con Verbsand Non-
Continuous ciertos verbos mixtos.
Examples:
 I am here now.
 She is not here now.
 He needs help right now.
 He does not need help now.
 He has his passport in his hand.
 Do you have your passport with you?
ADVERB PLACEMENT
The examples below show the placement for grammar adverbs such as: always,
only, never, ever, still, just, etc.
Los ejemplos siguientes muestran la colocación para adverbios gramática tales
como: siempre, solamente, nunca, nunca, aún así, solo, etc..
Examples:
 You only speak English.
 Do you only speak English?
ACTIVE / PASSIVE
Examples:

4.  Once a week, Tom cleans the car. ACTIVE
 Once a week, the car is cleaned by Tom. PASSIVE
Simple Present Forms
Most Verbs
Most verbs conjugate like the verb "run" below. Notice how you add an "s" to third-
person forms. Third-person negative forms and third-person questions are made
using "does."
Mayoría de los verbos conjugado como el verbo "correr" por debajo. Observe
cómo agregar una "s" a formas de tercera persona. Formas negativas de tercera
persona y tercera persona preguntas se realizan mediante "hace".
Positive Negative Question
 I run.
 You run.
 We run.
 They run.
 He runs.
 She runs.
 It runs.
 I do not run.
 You do not run.
 We do not run.
 They do not run.
 He does not run.
 She does not run.
 It does not run.
 Do I run?
 Do you run?
 Do we run?
 Do they run?
 Does he run?
 Does she run?
 Does it run?
Instead of "s," "es" is added to positive, third-person forms of verbs ending with the
following sounds: s, z, sh, ch, j or zs (as in Zsa Zsa). These special "es"-forms
have been marked below with an asterisk*.
En lugar de "s" "es" se añade a las formas positivas, tercera persona de los verbos
que terminan con los siguientes sonidos: s, z, sh, ch, j o zs (como Zsa Zsa). Estos
"es especiales"-formas han sido marcadas por debajo con un asterisco *.
Positive Negative Question
 I rush.  I do not rush.
 You do not
 Do I rush?

5.  You rush.
 We rush.
 They rush.
 He rushes. *
 She rushes. *
 It rushes. *
rush.
 We do not
rush.
 They do not
rush.
 He does not
rush.
 She does not
rush.
 It does not
rush.
 Do you rush?
 Do we rush?
 Do they rush?
 Does he rush?
 Does she rush?
 Does it rush?
To Have
The verb "have" is irregular in positive, third-person forms. This irregular form has
been marked below with an asterisk*.
El verbo "tener" es irregular en formas positivas, tercera persona. Esta forma
irregular ha estado marcada por debajo con un asterisco *.
Positive Negative Question
 I have.
 You have.
 We have.
 They have.
 He has. *
 She has. *
 It has. *
 I do not have.
 You do not have.
 We do not have.
 They do not have.
 He does not have.
 She does not have.
 It does not have.
 Do I have?
 Do you have?
 Do we have?
 Do they have?
 Does he have?
 Does she have?
 Does it have?
To Be
The verb "be" is irregular in the Simple Present. It also has different question forms
and negative forms.
Positive Negative Question
 I am.  I am not.  Am I?

6.  You are.
 We are.
 They are.
 He is.
 She is.
 It is.
 You are not.
 We are not.
 They are not.
 He is not.
 She is not.
 It is not.
 Are you?
 Are we?
 Are they?
 Is he?
 Is she?
 Is it?
Modal Verbs
Modal verbs behave differently from other verbs. Notice that they do not take "s" in
the third person - there is no difference between first-person, second-person or
third-person forms. Like the verb "be" described above, modal verbs also have
different question forms and negative forms in Simple Present.
Los verbos modales se comportan diferentemente de otros verbos. Tenga en
cuenta que no tienen "s" en tercera persona - no hay diferencias entre las formas
de primera persona, segunda persona o tercera persona. Como el verbo "ser" se
describió anteriormente, los verbos modales también tienen pregunta diferente
formas y negativa en presente Simple.
Positive Negative Question
 I should go.
 You should go.
 We should go.
 They should go.
 He should go.
 She should go.
 It should go.
 I should not go.
 You should
not go.
 We should
not go.
 They should
not go.
 He should
not go.
 She should
not go.
 It should not go.
 Should I go?
 Should you go?
 Should we go?
 Should they
go?
 Should he go?
 Should she go?
 Should it go?
Present Continuous

7. FORM
[am/is/are + present participle]
Examples:
 You are watching TV.
 Are you watching TV?
 You are not watching TV.
Complete List of Present Continuous Forms
USE 1 Now
Use the Present Continuous with Normal Verbs to express the idea that something
is happening now, at this very moment. It can also be used to show that something
is not happening now.
Utilizar el presente continuo con normales Verbos para expresar la idea de que
algo está sucediendo ahora, en este mismo momento. También se puede utilizar
para demostrar que algo no está sucediendo ahora.
Examples:
 You are learning English now.
 You are not swimming now.
 Are you sleeping?
 I am sitting.
 I am not standing.
 Is he sitting or standing?
 They are reading their books.
 They are not watching television.
 What are you doing?
 Why aren't you doing your homework?
USE 2 Longer Actions in Progress Now

8. In English, "now" can mean: this second, today, this month, this year, this century,
and so on. Sometimes, we use the Present Continuous to say that we are in the
process of doing a longer action which is in progress; however, we might not be
doing it at this exact second.
En inglés, "ahora" puede significar: este segundo, hoy en día, este mes, este año,
este siglo y así sucesivamente. A veces, usamos el presente continuo para decir
que estamos en el proceso de hacer una acción más que está en curso; Sin
embargo, nos podríamos no estar haciendo en este momento exacto.
Examples: (All of these sentences can be said while eating dinner in a restaurant.)
 I am studying to become a doctor.
 I am not studying to become a dentist.
 I am reading the book Tom Sawyer.
 I am not reading any books right now.
 Are you working on any special projects at work?
 Aren't you teaching at the university now?
USE 3 Near Future
Sometimes, speakers use the Present Continuous to indicate that something will or
will not happen in the near future.
A veces, los altavoces utilizan el presente continuo para indicar que algo va o no
va a pasar en el futuro cercano.
Examples:
 I am meeting some friends after work.
 I am not going to the party tonight.
 Is he visiting his parents next weekend?
 Isn't he coming with us tonight?
USE 4 Repetition and Irritation with "Always"

9. The Present Continuous with words such as "always" or "constantly" expresses the
idea that something irritating or shocking often happens. Notice that the meaning is
like Simple Present, but with negative emotion. Remember to put the words
"always" or "constantly" between "be" and "verb+ing."
El presente continuo con palabras como "siempre" o "constantemente" expresa la
idea de que pasa algo irritante o chocante a menudo. Observe que el significado
es como Simple presente, pero con emoción negativa. Recuerda poner las
palabras "siempre" o "constantemente" entre "ser" y "verbo + ing."
Examples:
 She is always coming to class late.
 He is constantly talking. I wish he would shut up.
 I don't like them because they are always complaining.
REMEMBER Non-Continuous Verbs/ Mixed Verbs
It is important to remember that Non-Continuous Verbs cannot be used in any
continuous tenses. Also, certain non-continuous meanings for Mixed Verbs cannot
be used in continuous tenses. Instead of using Present Continuous with these
verbs, you must use Simple Present.
Es importante recordar que los verbos no continuos no puede usarse en cualquier
los tiempos continuos. Además, ciertos significados no continua para los verbos
mixtos no pueden utilizarse en los tiempos continuos. En lugar de utilizar el
presente continuo con estos verbos, debe utilizar Simple presente.
Examples:
 She is loving this chocolate ice cream. Not Correct
 She loves this chocolate ice cream. Correct
ADVERB PLACEMENT
The examples below show the placement for grammar adverbs such as: always,
only, never, ever, still, just, etc.
Examples:
 You are still watching TV.
 Are you still watching TV?
ACTIVE / PASSIVE

10. Examples:
 Right now, Tom is writing the letter. ACTIVE
 Right now, the letter is being written by Tom. PASSIVE
Present Continuous Forms
Positive Negative Question
 I am
speaking.
 You are
speaking.
 We are
speaking.
 They are
speaking.
 He is
speaking.
 She is
speaking.
 It is speaking.
 I am not
speaking.
 You are not
speaking.
 We are not
speaking.
 They are not
speaking.
 He is not
speaking.
 She is not
speaking.
 It is not
speaking.
 Am I speaking?
 Are you speaking?
 Are we speaking?
 Are they speaking?
 Is he speaking?
 Is she speaking?
 Is it speaking?