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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
Of course, I researched it well, it's 525 metres.Naturalmente, ho fatto le mie ricerche, è lungo 525 m.
But we have to be quick, I don't have much time.Ma dobbiamo fare in fretta, non ho molto tempo.
Okay, how much salt do you want me to add?Ok, quanto sale vuoi che ci metta?
Hang on, I remember you telling me you never kill animals!Aspetta, ricordo che tu mi hai detto che non lucidi ma gli animali!
The rest of the house is okay, but the kitchen is a bit dirty.Il resto della casa va bene, ma la cucina è un po’ sporca.
But before we go, can you call them and ask if they are okay with pets?Ma prima di andare, puoi chiamarli e chiedere se hanno problemi con gli animali domestici?
Do you remember me?Ti ricordi di me?
I don't mind sitting outside as long as I'm not cold.Non mi dispiace sedere fuori fintantoché non fa freddo.
But he hisses occasionally, is it normal?Ma ogni tanto soffia, è normale?
Hm, okay... I think I got it, is it like Pinocchio?Hm, ok… Penso di aver capito, è come Pinocchio?
She is half Japanese, half Australian.Lei è mezza giapponese, mezza australiana.
What kind of music do you like the most?Che tipo di musica ti piace di più?
Because the other people complain about me smoking there.Perché altre persone si lamentano che io fumo lì.
Hello guys, is it possible to make a little less noise?Salve ragazzi, è possibile fare un po’ meno rumore?
No worries, everybody uses my stuff all the time.Non preoccuparti, tutti quanti usano la mia roba continuamente.
Let me check... Yes, there are some plates.Fammi vedere… Sì, c’è qualche piatto.
But I think that's only for older women.Ma penso valga solo per le donne più anziane.
Yes sir, you can have a seat at this table.Sissignore, potete sedervi a questo tavolo.
What do you want me to do with them?Cosa vuoi che ci faccio?
That's why they're 50% off.Ecco perché sono al 50% di sconto.

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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