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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
It's all about my lovely little cat, Pogo.Si tratta del mio adorabile gattino, Pogo!
Because I don't want to waste more time finding a new house...Perché non voglio sprecare altro tempo a trovare una casa nuova…
Here we go, I'm sure it means they pay much less.Ci siamo, sono sicuro che significa che pagano molto meno.
I think that *hand caught on fire* thing is a joke!Penso che *la mano prende fuoco* sia una battuta!
We are back, where is Bear?Siamo tornati, dov’è Bear?
You know tomorrow is my last day.Sai domani è il mio ultimo giorno.
Of course! It's my favourite pub.Ma certo! È il mio pub preferito.
We're out tonight for Laura.Stasera siamo usciti per Laura.
It's not borrowing, it's stealing!Non è prendere in prestito, è rubare!
Well, instead of chicken you can try the duck, it's yummy!Beh, invece del pollo puoi provare l’anatra, è gustosa!
It goes faster, but we don't want to walk to the tube station.Va più veloce, ma non vogliamo camminare fino alla stazione della metro.
Is the first one washing the dishes or cleaning?La prima è lavare i piatti o pulire?
It's got some water marks on it!Ci sono delle macchie di calcare sopra!
Anyway, this is Cate and her friends from work.Ad ogni modo, questa è Cate e le sue amiche dal lavoro.
Can your mum handle the situation by herself?Tua mamma riesce a gestire la situazione da sola?
No she is a very cute, easygoing and friendly girl.No è una ragazza molto carina, alla mano e cordiale.
I am alone till my friend comes.Io sono solo fino a quando non arriverà il mio amico.
But Bear has got hip dysplasia.Ma Bear ha la displasia ad un’anca.
That's okay, I don't mind.Va bene, non è un problema.
Unfortunately, I don't have one! Where is yours?Sfortunatamente, non ne ho una! Dov’è la tua?

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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