Present Simple Verb Tense

Present Simple Verb TenseVerbs Other Than Be- Making Negative Sentences

Present Simple NegativesTo make a sentence negative :

All verbs other than be add do not before the verb when the subject is plural, with I and you.

All verbs other than be add does not before the verb when the subject is singular, with he, she, and it.

2Plural Subjects, I & You NegativesI do not work at Al Ain Zoo.You do not study every day.We do not live in Dubai.They do not speak Arabic.The students do not come from the U.A.E.

Note: do not can be changed to dont.

Singular Subjects, He, She, & It NegativesThe child does not eat breakfast every day.He usually does not exercise in the afternoon.She does not wake up early.It often does not rain in December.

Note: does not can be changed to doesnt.

Important NoteNote that the second or main verb stays in the base form. It does not change, even when the subject is singular:

He doesnt speak French. NOTHe doesnt speaks French.

In summaryAll verbs (not be):

With a plural subject, with I or you Add do not before the verb

With a singular subject, with he, she, or it.

Add does not before the verb