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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 seems Pogo wants to go into the garden.Sembra che Pogo voglia andare in giardino.
What kind of music do you like the most?Che tipo di musica ti piace di più?
I can bring him with me when I come back for breakfast.Posso portarlo come quando ritorno per colazione.
Do you think electric stoves are better?Credi che i fornelli elettrici siano meglio?
I think so, he can look around while Bear is not here.Credo di sì, così può dare un’occhiata in giro mentre Bear non c’è.
That's nice, I guess I like the house very much!Bene, credo che mi piace molto la casa!
This is the last one and, unfortunately, it has a hole in it.Questo è l’ultimo e sfortunatamente c’è un buco.
Is there a knife?C’è un coltello?
Oh really? That's not good.Oh davvero? Non va bene.
I mean, you look too young to be a teacher.Voglio dire, sembri troppo giovane per essere un insegnante.
Exactly, one of them is asking for 3,500, the other one is 3,000...Esattamente, una chiede 3500, l’altra 3000…
I didn't say it's your fault, but it's your turn now...Non ho detto che è colpa tua, ma ora è il tuo turno…
Don't worry Mike, I think this one is better.Non preoccuparti Mike, penso che questo sia meglio.
Don't you think two forks are enough for us?Non pensi che due forchette siano abbastanza per noi?
Oh Jesus Christ... I get it now! That's disgusting...Oh Gesù Cristo… L’ho capita adesso! È disgustoso…
Dear, who is it?Caro, chi è?
Sh*t! I can't believe it's already 10:30!Merda! Non riesco a credere che siano già le 10:30!
I need some parsley, but it looks a bit limp.Mi serve un po’ di prezzemolo ma sembra un po’ moscio.
Yes, Bear eats one and a half cats everyday for breakfast.Si, Bear mangia un gatto in mezzo ogni giorno per colazione.
Alright, deal! You have 3 days to think, starting now!Va bene, affare fatto! Hai 3 giorni per pensare, a partire da ora!

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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