Unit 19: PRESENT SIMPLE -- FORMATION
This formation is very important because we use it very often. The next unit tells you when you can use it. This unit shows you how to form it.
Affirmative statements
-S FORM
Use the -s form (Unit 14) for 3rd person singular (Unit 2):EXAMPLES:
My father works in a bank.
The Bullet Train travels very fast.
She has two children.
BASE FORM
Use the base form for all other persons:EXAMPLES:
I work at home.
We travel by bus.
They have four children.
Negative statements
does not + BASE FORM
Use does not + base form for 3rd person singular:EXAMPLES:
He does not work at home.
It does not go very fast.
She does not have a car.
do not + BASE FORM
Use do not + base form for all other persons:EXAMPLES:
I do not work there.
We do not go by train.
They do not have a car.
NOTICE: In speaking, we usually say doesn't or don't. (Unit 11) .
Questions
does + BASE FORM
Use does + base form for 3rd person singular:EXAMPLES:
Does he work hard?
When does it open?
Does it rain often?
do + BASE FORM
Use do + base form for all other persons:EXAMPLES:
Do they work hard?
When do we leave?
What do you think?
NOTICE: Do not use do for a subject question. (Unit 10)
