Verbs in Simple Present Tense (First Person)

We use the simple present to talk about actions we do again and again.

Point 1: WH questions use the following pattern.

Wh + do (does) + noun / pronoun + verb .. ?

1. What do you do?
2. Where do you live?
3. How do you get to school?
4. When do you exercise?
5. Why do you want a pet?

Point 2: Affirmative statements use the following pattern.

1. I work for a tech company.
2. I live near the station.
3. I take the bus.
4. I play soccer every Monday night.

Point 3: Negative statements use the following pattern.

1. I do not work from home.
2. I do not live near my work.
3. I don't drive to work.
4. I don't exercise that much.

In spoken English, we often say don't instead of do not.

Point 4: Yes/No questions use the following pattern.

Do (does) + noun / pronoun + verb ... ?

1. Do you like tennis?
2. Do you have a car?
3. Do you cook a lot?
4. Do you want a pet?

Point 5: You do not need to repeat the verb when you answer a Yes/No question.

Do you like tennis?

1. Yes, I do. (Yes, I like tennis.)
2. No, I don't. (No, I don't like tennis)
3. It depends. (Sometimes yes, and sometimes no)