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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
But on the ad it says the house is fully furnished!Ma l’annuncio diceva che la casa è completamente ammobiliata!
You sound like a mix of British and Australian.Sembra un mix di inglese e australiano.
I see, I love cooking!Capisco, io adoro cucinare!
Eating leftovers during the week saves me some time.Mangiare gli avanzi durante la settimana mi fa risparmiare un po’ di tempo.
Hello, I'm very sorry dear, I'm a bit late.Ciao, mi spiace molto caro, sono un po’ in ritardo.
Excuse me sir, here are your drinks and the menu.Mi scusi signore, ecco i vostri drink e il menù.
Thanks, but I don't have time to stay.Grazie, ma non posso rimanere.
Come on in, here on the ground floor, we have two bedrooms...Entrate, qui c’è il pianterreno, abbiamo due camere da letto…
Bear is okay with cats, but definitely not with dogs.Bear va d’accordo con i gatti ma decisamente non con i cani.
It's very difficult to talk to you on the phone right now.È molto difficile parlare con te al telefono in questo momento.
That's why the rent is much lower than average.Ecco perché l’affitto è molto più basso della media.
And this is my girlfriend, Cate.E questa è la mia ragazza, Cate.
He hasn't realised that we are at a vet yet.Non si è ancora reso conto che siamo dal veterinario.
I'm sorry to say there is nothing very exciting.Mi dispiace dire che non c’è nulla di entusiasmante.
I need to wake him up now!Devo andare a svegliarlo!
I've experienced how difficult and expensive it can be.Ho visto quanto può essere difficile e costoso.
I hope you are aware it's your last 3 days to find a house...Spero tu ti renda conto che sono i tuoi ultimi 3 giorni per trovare una casa…
Huh, it's quite good money!Huh, Sono un sacco di soldi!
I guess you need to change your cooking plan now!A quanto pare dovrai cambiare i tuoi piani di cucina adesso!
Last night we were open till very late, and you know her excuse.La notte scorsa siamo rimasti aperti fino a tardi, e sai qual è la sua scusa.

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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