Fill in the Blanks Present Simple BasicsOnline version Learn the Present Simple tense. by Ruxshona Xudayberganova 1 The describes , routines , and regular actions . We use the base form of the verb for most subjects , and add - s or - es for he , she , or it . We often include such as every day , usually , and often to show repetition . Questions are formed with do or does at the beginning , and negative sentences use do not or does not . This tense also states universal truths , like the sun rises in the east , and it is easy to apply it in everyday conversations .