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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 am planning to sleep in a bit since it's a holiday.Voglio dormire un po' dato che è festa.
Bacon and eggs with some olives is enough for me.Uova e bacon con un po’ di olive mi bastano.
I usually take the train.Di solito prendo il treno.
No, she is totally fine, thankfully.No, lei sta assolutamente bene, grazie al cielo.
You are so realistic dear, where is your wedding ring?Sei molto realistica cara, dov’è la tua fede nuziale?
They also have three big windows in their room!Hanno anche tre grosse finestre nella loro stanza!
My landlords are a gay couple.I miei padroni di casa sono una coppia gay.
I guess he wants to drink some water.Credo che voglia bere un po’ d’acqua.
They are both okay for me.Entrambi vanno bene per me.
Do you have any sisters or brothers?Hai dei fratelli o sorelle?
Anyway, what else do we have left to do now?Ad ogni modo, cos’altro c’è rimasto da fare adesso?
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.
Yeah, I guess spring is the worst time for allergies!Già, penso che la primavera sia il periodo peggiore per l’allergia!
As I'm a smoker, I prefer sitting outside.Dato che fumo, io preferisco sedermi fuori.
I think we should wait for a while till all that smoke disappears.Credo che dovremmo aspettare un po’ prima che se ne vada tutto il fumo.
Do you know her well?La conosci bene?
Do you mean the guy with the beard?Vuoi dire il tizio con la barba?
First of all, it's so sad to see them in pain.Prima di tutto, è tristissimo vedere soffrire il tuo animale domestico.
Oh, your girlfriend's cat... Does she live here with you?Oh, il gatto della tua ragazza… Lei vive qui con te?
I don't want to live in the suburbs!Non voglio vivere in periferia!

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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