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Present Simple - Coggle Diagram
Present Simple
Usage
regular habits and hobbies
I go swimming every week
general facts
Elephants live in Africa
daily routine
I get up at 7 am every day
something is generally or always true.
We celebrate Christmas in December
scheduled actions or plans in the future
The train arrives at 6 pm
Affirmative Sentences
I/you/we/they + V1
He/she/it + Vs/es/ies
Ends in -ss, -sh, -ch, -x, -o, = es
Ends in consonant + y: Change 'y' to 'i' and add -es
Negative Sentences
I/we/you/they + do not (don’t) + V1
He/she/it + does not (doesn’t) + V1
Examples
I don’t watch TV in the evening.
He doesn’t know my brother.
General Questions
Do + I/we/you/they + V1?
Do they study English?
Does + he/she/it + V1?
Does she play the piano well?
Time expressions
every day / week / month / year;
once / twice a week / month / three times a day;
on Mondays / Wednesdays / Sundays;
in the morning / afternoon / evening.
Special Questions
Wh-word + do + I/we/you/they + V1?
Wh-word + does + he/she/it + V1?