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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
And sometimes they don't come home for days.E a volte non tornano a casa per giorni.
I've experienced how difficult and expensive it can be.Ho visto quanto può essere difficile e costoso.
It's not borrowing, it's stealing!Non è prendere in prestito, è rubare!
You don't know the story behind it.Non conosci la storia che ci sta dietro.
Eating leftovers during the week saves me some time.Mangiare gli avanzi durante la settimana mi fa risparmiare un po’ di tempo.
That's nice, I guess I like the house very much!Bene, credo che mi piace molto la casa!
I'm so sorry about the inconvenience.Mi dispiace molto per l’inconveniente.
I've got a meeting with some people.Ho una riunione con alcune persone.
Why is that rice so special?Perché quel riso è tanto speciale?
My housemates don't clean anything in the kitchen.I miei coinquilini non puliscono nulla in cucina.
No, it's the owner, she is an old lady and very strict about that.No, è il proprietario, è una vecchia signora molto rigida su questo.
Is there anything else you want me to do?C’è qualcos’altro che vuoi che faccia?
You're right, but he is not only here to fix things...Hai ragione, ma non è qui solo per riparare le cose…
Calm down dear, I don't think he realises what he says.Calmati cara, non penso si renda conto di quello che dice.
How long does the flight usually take?Quanto dura di solito il volo?
I don't think you really want me to stay here anymore!Non penso che tu voglia più che io rimanga qui!
Yes, I have got two sisters.Sì, ho due sorelle.
I don't have time to cook everyday.Non ho tempo di cucinare tutti i giorni.
Don't you think it's too far away from the tube station?Non pensi sia troppo distante dalla stazione della metro?
Are you sure she is from Australia?Sei sicura che venga dall’Australia?

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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