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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
Shall we meet at the train station, or do you want me to pick you up from your house?Vogliamo vederci alla stazione ferroviaria o vuoi che passi a prenderti a casa tua?
I'm really amazed by the structure of this station.Sono davvero strabiliata dalla struttura di questa stazione.
Actually, it's quite urgent for me.In realtà, è molto urgente per me.
That's extreme, I don't think we have a mortar and pestle.Un po’ estremo, non penso che abbiamo un mortaio e pestello.
No, we drain pasta with a grater.No, scoliamo la pasta con una grattugia.
Ta-ta here it is...Ta-da eccola qui…
The place I am having the meeting is very close to Brighton Pier.Il luogo dove si svolgerà la riunione è molto vicino al pontile di Brighton.
Okay, what temperature do you want me to set it at?Ok, a quale temperatura vuoi che lo metta?
I've experienced how difficult and expensive it can be.Ho visto quanto può essere difficile e costoso.
Yes, it seems more logical in this case.Sì, sembra più logico in questo caso.
Okay, I found it... but it looks filthy!Ok l’ho trovato… Ma sembra sporco!
Oh sorry, unfortunately, that one is reserved.Oh, spiacente, sfortunatamente, quel tavolo è prenotato.
Hi there, it's not Dick, it's Nick... Starts with N.Ehilà, non mi chiamo Dick, ma Nick… Inizia con la N.
Okay, how much salt do you want me to add?Ok, quanto sale vuoi che ci metta?
I don't think you really want me to stay here anymore!Non penso che tu voglia più che io rimanga qui!
Thanks Rocco, that's all for now.Grazie Rocco, è tutto per ora.
I don't want to live in the suburbs!Non voglio vivere in periferia!
I hope it's not related to me!Spero che non sia per causa mia!
It's more than enough, I need some garlic, also.È più che abbastanza, ho bisogno anche di un po’ d’aglio.
As I said, it's much easier to open with two people.Come ho detto, è molto più semplice da aprire con due persone.

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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