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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
Sorry, I forgot to tell you, you need to turn the tap on very gently.Sorry, ich habe vergessen zu erwähnen, dass man den Wasserhahn sehr vorsichtig aufdrehen muss.
I think I'm going to order some duck, it's delicious.Ich denke ich werde Ente bestellen. Die schmeckt köstlich.
Yes I did, why, isn't it normal?Doch, habe ich. Warum? Ist das nicht normal?
I don't understand why they call it a bank holiday.Ich verstehe nicht, wieso sie es einen Bankfeiertag nennen.
I am planning to sleep in a bit since it's a holiday.Ich plane ein bisschen auszuschlafen, da es ein Feiertag ist.
Hello Beatrix, it's me, Cate.Hallo Beatrix, ich bin es, Cate.
Thank you, see you there on Saturday at 13:00.Vielen Dank. Bis am Samstag um 13:00 Uhr.
I guess he wants to drink some water.Ich vermute er will etwas Wasser trinken.
Is there anything else I can do for you, love?Gibt es sonst noch etwas was ich für dich tun kann, meine Liebe?
Um, on this floor, it's only me and a French girl next door.Hier nur ich und ein französisches Mädchen nebenan.
Erm... Yeah... Sure! It's our first anniversary!Ähm... Ja... Klar! Es ist unser erstes Jubiläum!
Don't worry Mike, I think this one is better.Keine Sorge Mike, ich denke dieser hier ist besser.
That's right, we should never forget how irresponsible my housemates are.Stimmt, wir sollten niemals vergessen, wie unverantwortlich meine Mitbewohner sind.
Are there any fries or any kind of snacks?Gibt es Pommes oder irgendeine Art von Snack?
Oh my god! It’s almost 12 o’clock.Oh mein Gott! Es ist fast 12 Uhr.
Really? I don't want to ruin your plan, but...Echt? Ich möchte deinen Plan nicht ruinieren, aber...
Hey, there is a stranger in the toilet, who is he?Hey, in der Toilette ist ein Fremder. Wer ist das?
Yeah, it's not common, but that's what it says in the recipe.Ja, das ist ungewöhnlich, aber es steht so im Rezept.
Yes, he is totally fine after resting for a while.Ja, ihm geht es richtig gut, nachdem er sich eine Weile ausgeruht hat.
It's very difficult for me to go there more than once a year.Es ist schwer für mich, mehr als einmal pro Jahr hinzureisen.

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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