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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
I'm sure it's where it always is.Sono sicuro che sia al solito posto.
Eating leftovers during the week saves me some time.Mangiare gli avanzi durante la settimana mi fa risparmiare un po’ di tempo.
The meeting is not the actual problem!Il vero problema non è la riunione!
Why? What's wrong?Perché, che c'è che non va?
Oh my god! It’s almost 12 o’clock.Oh mio Dio! È quasi mezzogiorno in punto.
How are things going, is everything ok?Come vanno le cose, tutto bene?
And on the ground floor we have easy access to the garden.E a piano terra abbiamo un accesso migliore al giardino.
He's a... Sorry Mike, what do you do?È un… Scusa Mike, cosa fai?
Do you like red or white onions?Ti piacciono le cipolle rosse o bianche?
By the way, the deposit is £3,000 and non-negotiable...A proposito, il deposito è £ 3000 e non trattabile…
Come on in, here on the ground floor, we have two bedrooms...Entrate, qui c’è il pianterreno, abbiamo due camere da letto…
Why is that rice so special?Perché quel riso è tanto speciale?
Set times always stress me out.Gli orari fissi mi provocano sempre stress.
I hope he gets well soon.Spero che possa riprendersi presto.
Yes, that's okay, we are just about to leave.Sì va bene stiamo per andarcene.
No, she is a uni student in Russia.No, lei studia all’università in Russia.
Yes, he is totally fine after resting for a while.Sì, sta assolutamente bene dopo aver riposato per un po'.
Yes, that's the one.Sì, proprio quello.
Really? How do I wake you up?Davvero? Come faccio a svegliarti?
I don't know, maybe it helps a bit!Non lo so, forse un pochino!

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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