Verb “to be” in Present Simple. Present Simple: form, use, adverbs of frequency. Question and negation patterns in Present Simple.
1. Verb “to be” (am / is / are)
Используется для описания того, кто ты, откуда, где, какой:
• I am a student.
• You are my friend.
• He / She / It is from Tiraspol.
Negative: I’m not, You aren’t, He isn’t
Question: Am I? Are you? Is he/she/it?
2. Present Simple — форма и употребление
Используется для описания регулярных действий, привычек и фактов.
• I go to school every day.
• She plays the piano.
• The sun rises in the east.
Form:
• I / You / We / They + V1 → work
• He / She / It + V1 + -s → works
Negatives and Questions:
• I don’t play. / Do you play?
• He doesn’t play. / Does he play?
3. Adverbs of Frequency (наречия частоты)
always – usually – often – sometimes – rarely – never
→ перед глаголом (I often read books),
→ после to be (She is always late).
1. Verb “to be” in Present Simple:
I am / You-We-They are / He-She-It is
• Use it for identity, feelings, location.
She is tired. / They are at home.
Negatives: isn’t / aren’t
Questions: Is she? Are they?
2. Present Simple – Form and Use:
Used for habits, routines, general truths, schedules.
• I work in Tiraspol.
• He studies every day.
• Water boils at 100°C.
Forms:
• • : He plays tennis.
• − : He doesn’t play tennis.
• ? : Does he play tennis?
3. Adverbs of Frequency:
always, usually, often, sometimes, rarely, never
Position:
• after to be → She is often late.
• before main verb → I often read books.
1. Verb “to be” in Present Simple
Used for states, facts, identity, and descriptions.
• I am interested in history.
• They are not ready yet.
• Are you sure?
No do/does in questions or negatives with to be!
2. Present Simple – Full Structure
• Affirmative: She works hard.
• Negative: She doesn’t work on Sundays.
• Question: Does she work from home?
Use for:
• routines, habits (I always drink coffee in the morning.)
• general truths (Cats like milk.)
• fixed events (The train leaves at 6 p.m.)
3. Adverbs of Frequency
always (100%) → never (0%)
Position:
• before main verb (I often read.)
• after to be (He is never late.)
• sometimes at start/end for emphasis (Sometimes I walk to work.)