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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
What's wrong with him?Che cos'ha che non va?
But sometimes I feel guilty not being there!Ma a volte mi sento in colpa a non essere là!
Taking Bear out usually takes me an hour.Per portare fuori Bear di solito mi ci vuole un'ora.
Do you remember me?Ti ricordi di me?
Don't worry Mike, I think this one is better.Non preoccuparti Mike, penso che questo sia meglio.
Yes, I'm here waiting for good news.Sì, sono qui che aspetto la buona notizia.
Do you like red or white onions?Ti piacciono le cipolle rosse o bianche?
Alright, deal! You have 3 days to think, starting now!Va bene, affare fatto! Hai 3 giorni per pensare, a partire da ora!
Yes, the guy with the beard is Mike.Sì, il tizio con la barba è Mike.
He only does it when he is extremely stressed!Lo fa solo quando è estremamente stressato!
You need to press the button down and turn it right.Devi premere il pulsante e girare a destra.
Of course, here you go, this is the bathroom.Naturalmente, ecco qui, questo è il bagno.
How much do you pay for your room?Quanto paghi tu per la tua stanza?
Then people come and complain to me!Poi la gente arriva e si lamenta con me!
Don't you think two forks are enough for us?Non pensi che due forchette siano abbastanza per noi?
With gas stoves, someone can leave the gas on, it's too dangerous!Con i fornelli a gas qualcuno può lasciare il gas acceso, è troppo pericoloso!
Why? I never put a question mark when I search something!Perché? Non metto mai il punto interrogativo Quando cerco qualcosa!
I think Diego and I are the only smokers in the house.Penso che Diego ed io siamo gli unici fumatori in casa.
I hope it's not related to me!Spero che non sia per causa mia!
It doesn't matter, I think they are the same distance away.Non importa, credo siano alla stessa distanza.

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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