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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 don't think it's hay fever! I believe it's from the cat...Non penso sia febbre da fieno! Credo sia per via del gatto…
It seems there is no one in the house!Sembra che non ci sia nessuno in casa!
Anyway, what else do we have left to do now?Ad ogni modo, cos’altro c’è rimasto da fare adesso?
He is the bartender.È il barista.
I don't know, maybe it helps a bit!Non lo so, forse un pochino!
You're right, but he is not only here to fix things...Hai ragione, ma non è qui solo per riparare le cose…
So Pogo gets on very well with dogs.Quindi Pogo va molto d’accordo con i cani.
Oh really? That's not good.Oh davvero? Non va bene.
It's not a big deal but it's quite an important thing to mention.Non è chissà cosa ma è una cosa piuttosto importante da menzionare.
Excuse me ma'am, here is an undamaged packet of rice for you.Mi scusi signora, ecco una confezione non danneggiata di riso per lei.
Hang on a minute, they are both 300 gr and the same brand.Aspetta un minuto, sono entrambe da 300 g e della stessa marca.
I need to wake him up now!Devo andare a svegliarlo!
Yes, it seems more logical in this case.Sì, sembra più logico in questo caso.
Unfortunately, I don't have one! Where is yours?Sfortunatamente, non ne ho una! Dov’è la tua?
No, I haven't, I don't know what's yours in the fridge.No, non so cosa c’è di tuo nel frigo.
Yeah, it's normal, he even hisses at my new socks sometimes!Sì, è normale, a volte soffia anche ai miei calzini nuovi!
Are you the only smoker in the house?Sei l’unico fumatore in casa?
I think I'm going to order some duck, it's delicious.Credo che ordinerò l’anatra, è deliziosa.
Dear, who is it?Caro, chi è?
Um, I don't feel like eating anything but fish today.Um, oggi mi va di mangiare soltanto pesce.

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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