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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 happy to hear that.Mi fa piacere sentirlo.
Isn't it just a simple meeting cancellation?Non è una semplice riunione che viene cancellata?
I don't know, probably put it in the bin.Non so, probabilmente la metterei nel cestino.
Wow, that's unbelievable, is it yours?Wow, incredibile, è tua?
He is fine.Sta bene.
Oh god, I feel too tired now.Oddio, mi sento così stanca ora.
Hey, the water is boiling, do you want me to pour it into a pot?Ehi, l’cqua sta bollendo, vuoi che la versi in una pentola?
I'm hungry, but it's better to have something when we meet the guys.Ho fame, ma è meglio prendere qualcosa quando incontriamo i ragazzi.
Hello, what kind of dog do you have, Mike?Ciao, che razza di cane hai Mike?
What do you want me to do with them?Cosa vuoi che ci faccio?
Do you want me to slice the mushrooms for you?Vuoi che faccia a fette qualche fungo per te?
But I don't know him well.Ma non lo conosco bene.
Do we have a mortar and pestle?Abbiamo un mortaio e pestello?
Um, I don't feel like eating anything but fish today.Um, oggi mi va di mangiare soltanto pesce.
That's a good choice, they do great calamari here, too.È un’ottima scelta, fanno anche degli ottimi calamari qui.
Do you have any area in mind?Hai in mente delle zone?
I know, I thought you might like to have it with her alone.Lo so, pensavo che ti facesse piacere farla con lei da solo.
I hope it's not the right address! It looks awful.Spero che non sia l’indirizzo giusto! Sembra terribile.
I'm sorry guys, there is no negotiation on the rent!Mi dispiace ragazzi, non si tratta sull’affitto!
Why don't we pay 100 more each, and get a house in Mayfair?Perché non paghiamo 100 di più a testa, e prendiamo una casa a Mayfair?

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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