How to Make Conversational Sentences with Simple Present Tense

How to Make Conversational Sentences with Simple Present Tense

The Simple Present Tense is one of the most commonly used tenses in English, especially in conversations. It is used to talk about habits, facts, general truths, and regular actions. In this article, we will learn how to create conversational sentences with the Simple Present Tense.

1. When Do We Use the Simple Present Tense?

Before making sentences, it’s essential to understand when to use this tense.

• Habits and routines:
  I brush my teeth every morning.
  She goes to work at 8 AM.
• General truths or facts:
  The sun rises in the east.
  Water boils at 100°C.
• Schedules and fixed plans:
  The train leaves at 7 PM.
  The shop opens at 9 AM.
• Feelings, opinions, and preferences:
  I like coffee.
  He doesn’t enjoy horror movies.

2. Structure of Simple Present Tense

Affirmative Sentences

The basic structure of affirmative sentences is:

Subject + Verb (base form)

• For I/You/We/They, use the base form of the verb:
  I eat breakfast at 7 AM.
  They play soccer on weekends.
• For He/She/It, add -s or -es to the verb:
  He reads books every night.
  She watches TV in the evening.

Negative Sentences

For negative sentences, use do not (don’t) or does not (doesn’t):

Subject + do/does + not + Verb (base form)

• I don’t like spicy food.
• She doesn’t go to the gym on Mondays.

Questions (Interrogative Sentences)

To form questions, start with Do or Does, followed by the subject and the base form of the verb:

Do/Does + Subject + Verb (base form) + ?

• Do you like pizza?
• Does he play basketball?

3. Examples of Conversational Sentences

Here are some sample conversations using the Simple Present Tense:

Example 1: Daily Routine

A: What time do you wake up?
B: I wake up at 6 AM every day.
A: Do you exercise in the morning?
B: Yes, I go for a run before breakfast.

Example 2: Preferences

A: Do you like coffee?
B: Yes, I love it! I drink coffee every morning.
A: Does your sister like it too?
B: No, she prefers tea.

Example 3: Hobbies

A: What do you do in your free time?
B: I read books and watch movies. What about you?
A: I play the guitar and sometimes go hiking.

4. Tips for Using Simple Present Tense in Conversations

• Use time expressions like every day, always, often, sometimes, never to make your sentences more natural.
  • I always walk to work.
  • We sometimes eat out on weekends.
• Be careful with third-person singular (he, she, it). Remember to add -s or -es to the verb.
  • He likes pizza. (NOT: He like pizza.)
• Practice asking and answering questions to build confidence.

5. Practice Exercise

Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in the Simple Present Tense:

1. She __________ (read) the newspaper every morning.
2. We __________ (go) to the park on Sundays.
3. He __________ (not/watch) TV at night.
4. Do you __________ (like) ice cream?
5. They __________ (play) soccer after school.

The Simple Present Tense is easy to learn and essential for daily conversations. By practicing how to use it in various situations, you’ll be able to speak English more naturally and confidently. Start with simple sentences and gradually build longer conversations. Happy learning!

 

 

Answers of the Practice Exercise

1. She reads the newspaper every morning.
2. We go to the park on Sundays.
3. He does not (doesn’t) watch TV at night.
4. Do you like ice cream?
5. They play soccer after school.