What is Present Simple Tense

Present Simple Tense

The Present Simple is used:

To talk about regular activities, routine, habits, taste, facts.

Affirmative



I play



You play



He/She/it plays



We play



They play



Negative - Long Form



I do not play



You do not play



He/She/It does not play



We do not play



They do not play



Negative- Contracted Form



I don't play
You don't play
He/She/It doesn't play
We don't play
They don't play



Interrogative



Do I play?



Do you play?



Does he/she/it plays?



Do we play?



Do they play?