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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
Do you live around here?Vivi qui vicino?
Yeah, he is keen on moving house...Sì, è entusiasta all’idea di cambiare casa…
Who the f*ck is that, what's the time?Chi c**zo è, che ore sono?
I want him to check the heaters in the rooms while he is here!Voglio che controlli i termosifoni nelle stanze già che è qui!
And this is my girlfriend, Cate.E questa è la mia ragazza, Cate.
I don't like going to hospitals, either.Nemmeno a me piacciono gli ospedali.
I live just opposite the pub.Io vivo proprio di fronte al pub.
Hey, there is a stranger in the toilet, who is he?Ehi, c’è uno sconosciuto in bagno, chi è?
Oh, sorry, I didn't know I wasn't allowed to order what I want!Oh, scusa, non sapevo che non mi era permesso ordinare quello che voglio!
Yep, she was born in Australia, but her mother is Japanese.Sì, è nata in Australia, ma sua madre è giapponese.
Yes, I can hear you, but I don't understand!Sì, ti sento, ma non capisco!
I mean, do you cook Asian or other kinds of cuisines?Voglio dire, cucini asiatico o altri tipi di cucina?
Yeah, I wonder if we share the same taste in movies!Già, mi domando se abbiamo lo stesso gusto nei film!
Did I? I don't know... What is it?L’ho fatto? Non so… Che cosa?
Yes, sorry, everything seems filthy, but believe me, it's not my fault!Sì, scusa, tutto quanto sembra sporco, ma credimi, non è colpa mia!
I don't think it's hay fever! I believe it's from the cat...Non penso sia febbre da fieno! Credo sia per via del gatto…
First of all, it's so sad to see them in pain.Prima di tutto, è tristissimo vedere soffrire il tuo animale domestico.
I hope you are aware it's your last 3 days to find a house...Spero tu ti renda conto che sono i tuoi ultimi 3 giorni per trovare una casa…
Because I don't want to waste more time finding a new house...Perché non voglio sprecare altro tempo a trovare una casa nuova…
Hello dear, how is it going, do you need any help?Ciao cara, come sta andando, ti serve aiuto?

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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