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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
My lovely wife always tells me how good your spring rolls are.La mia moglie adorata mi dice sempre quanto sono buoni i vostri involtini primavera.
I don't think it's a suitable movie for kids, dear.Non penso sia un film adatto ai bambini, caro.
Australia is very strict with its customs rules.Le regole per la dogana sono molto rigide in Australia.
Exactly, I hate getting woken up in the middle of the night!Esattamente, odio essere svegliato nel bel mezzo della notte!
What else could I do? Do you expect me not to sleep till I die?Cos’altro potrei fare? Vuoi che non dorma finché muoio?
That's nice... I hope she is not a teenager! How old is she?Bello… Spero non sia una teenager! Quanti anni ha?
Sure! Why is it so important to you?Certo! Perché è così importante per te?
Yes, it's in Piccadilly Circus right in the centre.Sì, è a Piccadilly Circus, proprio in centro.
I've found 2, too, there aren't many options in Camden Lock.Anch’io ne ho trovate 2, non ci sono molte opzioni a Camden Lock.
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.
Then people come and complain to me!Poi la gente arriva e si lamenta con me!
Yes, it might be, but I'm very busy with some projects these days.Sì, forse, ma sono un po’ occupato con alcuni progetti in questi giorni.
Hello Mike, not much, how are you?Ciao Mike, niente di che, come stai?
No worries, I am not together with Mike.Non preoccuparti, non sto insieme a Mike.
No, I have really bad allergies.No, ho una brutta allergia.
It's half past 4, so we are here right on time.Sono le 4 e mezza, quindi siamo giusto in tempo.
That's right, we should never forget how irresponsible my housemates are.Esatto, non dovremmo mai dimenticare quanto siano irresponsabili i miei coinquilini.
Do we have a mortar and pestle?Abbiamo un mortaio e pestello?
Yeah, our room has only got one window!Già, la nostra stanza ha solo una finestra!
Is that right?È giusto?

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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