Examples of
Simple Present Tense

The following examples of Simple Present tense will help you understand and use this tense properly and naturally.

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Before reading through, make sure you are familiar with the usage and rules of this tense – visit the Simple Present Tense page.

Note: the Simple Present verbs are italics.

And now, let the examples begin!

Repeating actions or habits:

Bill jogs every day.

Bill never jogs.

Does Bill jog on Sundays?

Jane works hard.

Jane doesn't work hard at all!

Jim builds houses for a living.

What does Jim do for a living?

They play basketball every Sunday.

At what time do you usually eat dinner?

Facts or things which are true at all times:

London is in England.

London is not in France.

You can't live without water.

Can you live without water?

Sarah is a good girl.

When does it start snowing?

I speak French.

I don't speak Japanese.

Conditions (not actions) taking place at this moment:

I agree.

Tom thinks it's a good idea.

They have a lot of money.

They don't have any money.

Do they have some money?

I feel so tired.

You are brilliant!

They don't need his help.

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The above examples of Simple Present Tense are here to help you understand and use this tense properly and naturally.

You should also get familiar with its usage and rules – visit the Simple Present Tense page to help you with that.

For exercises visit the Simple Present Exercises.

Check out the other tenses:

Simple Present

Simple Past

Simple Future

Present Progressive

Past Progressive

Future Progressive

Present Perfect

Past Perfect

Future Perfect

Present Perfect Progressive

Past Perfect Progressive

Future Perfect Progressive

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