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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
Really? How do I wake you up?Echt? Wie wecke ich dich auf?
It's hard to believe, but we have a pressure cooker in the house.Es ist schwer zu glauben, aber wir haben einen Dampfdrucktopf im Haus.
What do you do?Was arbeitest du?
I really don't want to see her again!Ich möchte sie wirklich nicht wiedersehen!
Do you have any area in mind?Hast du einen Stadtteil im Sinn?
Yeah, I think this wardrobe is too small for two people.Ja, ich denke der Kleiderschrank ist zu klein für zwei Menschen.
Oh Jesus Christ... I get it now! That's disgusting...Oh Gott... Jetzt habe ich es verstanden! Das ist ekelhaft...
Do you know how to use them?Weißt du wie man sie benutzt?
Umm... We are married... I mean, today is our wedding anniversary!Ähm... Wir sind verheiratet... Ich meinte heute ist unser Hochzeitsjubiläum!
I think so, at least there is no aggression.Ich denke schon. Zumindest gibt es keine Aggression.
Yes, they are all around 2 pounds.Ja, jeder kostet um die 2 Pfund.
Yeah, I guess spring is the worst time for allergies!Ja, der Frühling ist wahrscheinlich die schlimmste Zeit für Allergien!
I don't like their chardonnay.Ich mag ihren Chardonnay nicht.
He is a plumber, dear, apparently it's clogged.Er ist ein Klempner, Schatz. Scheinbar ist die Toilette verstopft.
Last night we were open till very late, and you know her excuse.Letzte Nacht hatten wir lange geöffnet und du kennst ihre Ausrede.
Oh, your girlfriend's cat... Does she live here with you?Oh, die Katze deiner Freundin... Lebt sie hier mit dir?
Yeah, I like having lasagne the day after it's cooked, it tastes better.Ja, ich mag es Lasagne einen Tag nach der Zubereitung zu essen. Sie schmeckt besser.
No, it doesn't look clean, do you want me to clean it?Nein, sie sieht nicht sauber aus. Soll ich sie saubermachen?
Are you going to say sorry for saying I am stupid then?Wirst du dich dann entschuldigen, dass du mich dumm genannt hast, oder nicht?
They are both okay for me.Beide sind für mich okay.

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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