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Present simple Exercises

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Present Simple Form : (Base form (verb 1 ) )

In English we use the present simple tense to talk about facts or things that are always true, as well as things in general. Present simple is also used to talk about a repeated action such as a habit, a hobby, a daily event, a scheduled event or something that often happens.

In English we use 'do' and 'does' as auxiliary verbs in negatives and questions and we often use the present simple with adverbs of frequency such as sometimes, always, often, never, usually, rarely, and hardly ever.

Notes for use of present simple :

In the third person, ‘s’ is added to the verb form. For example;

work --> works

run --> runs

live --> lives

For verbs that end in 'o', 'sh', 'ch', 's' and 'x', we add 'es' to the verb form. For example;

go --> goes

wish --> wishes

watch --> watches

kiss --> kisses

fax --> faxes

For verbs that end in a consonant + 'y', we change the 'y' to 'i' and add 'es'. For example;

try --> tries

study --> studies

The table below shows the different forms of present simple :

Example Verb : Work
I / You  / We / They
He / She / It
Positive... work.... works.
Negative... don't work.... doesn't work.

Questions

Do ... work?Does ... work?
Short answersYes, ... do. / No, ... don't.Yes, ... does. / No, ... doesn't.


For the verb 'to be' we use 'am', 'is', 'are' in the present simple. No auxiliary verbs are used in negative sentences and questions.


Verb: Be
I
You / We / They
He / She / It
PositiveI'm ...... 're ...... 's ...
NegativeI'm not ...... aren't ...... isn't ...
QuestionsAm I ... ?Are ... ...?Is ... ...?
Short answersYes, I am. / No, I'm not.Yes, ... are. / No, ... aren't.Yes, ... is. / No, ... isn't.

Present Simple Example Sentences :

Positive Examples of Present Simple :

  • She plays tennis on Saturdays.
  • They often eat out in Soho.
  • The train leaves at 9.00am.
  • My name is Mike.
  • I am 24 years old.

Negative Examples of Present Simple :

  • I don’t work at weekends.
  • He doesn’t go out on Fridays.
  • We don’t live in the city centre.
  • She isn't hungry.
  • You aren't late.

Question Examples of Present Simple :

  • Do you eat three meals per day?
  • Does he have a car?
  • Do they live in London? 
  • Is your cat OK?
  • What's wrong with him?

Present simple example sentences
Who is Mike, darling?Wer ist Mike, meine Liebe?
Bacon and eggs with some olives is enough for me.Speck mit Eiern und ein paar Oliven reichen mir aus.
Dear, who is it?Schatz, wer ist es?
When I have free time.Wenn ich Zeit habe.
Watch out for the 3rd step, it's not very stable.Passen Sie auf die dritte Stufe auf. Sie ist nicht sehr stabil.
Alright, I think I know who he is...Okay, ich denke ich weiß wer er ist.
But everybody calls him Rocco.Aber jeder nennt ihn Rocco.
I have one sister and she is nineteen.Ich habe eine Schwester und sie ist neunzehn Jahre alt.
He wouldn't run away, he just wants to check what's outside.Er würde nicht davonlaufen. Er will nur sehen, was draußen ist.
Nope, it gives me a headache!Nein, davon bekomme ich Kopfschmerzen!
Yes, it was quite easy, actually, I live very close by.Ja, es war ziemlich einfach. Ich lebe ganz in der Nähe.
Yes, he is one of them.Ja genau, er ist einer davon.
Of course, she is an angel, do you want to talk to your mum?Natürlich ist sie ein Engel. Möchtest du mit deiner Mutter sprechen?
Aren't there four of us dear?Sind wir nicht zu viert Schatz?
Oh f*ck off, I've got to go now...Oh hau ab. Ich muss jetzt gehen...
Those kind of irresponsible people make me angry!Solche verantwortungslosen Menschen machen mich wütend!
Yes, it seems more logical in this case.Ja, das scheint in diesem Fall logischer zu sein.
Sorry, I don't have much time, can I tell you the story when I'm back?Sorry, ich habe nicht viel Zeit. Kann ich euch die Geschichte erzählen, wenn ich zurück bin?
Because the other people complain about me smoking there.Weil sich die anderen beschweren, wenn ich dort rauche.
Do you have any brothers or sisters?Hast du irgendwelche Geschwister?

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Be going to
Be going to passive
Be used to / Get used to
Comparative
Defining relative clause
Echo tag
Expression
First conditional
Future
Future continuous
Future perfect continuous
Future perfect passive
Future perfect simple
Future simple passive
Greeting
Have/Get something done
Imperative
Implied conditional
Indirect question
Infinitive of purpose
Interjection
Mixed conditional
Modal
Modal passive
Non-defining relative clause
Other
Past continuous
Past continuous passive
Past perfect continuous
Past perfect passive
Past perfect simple
Past simple
Past simple passive
Polite request / offer / suggestion
Present continuous
Present continuous passive
Present perfect continuous
Present perfect passive
Present perfect simple
Present simple
Present simple passive
Question tag
Reduced relative clause
Reported speech imperative
Reported speech question
Reported speech request
Reported speech statement
Second conditional
Short answer
Superlative
Third conditional
Used to / would (past habit)
Was/were going to
Was/were supposed to
Wish
Would rather
Zero conditional