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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
How many people live in this house?Quante persone vivono in questa casa?
Then you can decide if I'm a good cook or not!Poi deciderai se sono un buon cuoco o no!
Can you please not forget to take some poo bags with you!Potresti per favore non dimenticarti di portare con te qualche borsa per la cacca!
Sorry, they don't serve chips here...Scusa, non servono le patatine qui…
Of course, I researched it well, it's 525 metres.Naturalmente, ho fatto le mie ricerche, è lungo 525 m.
Yeah, it's quite a big country, more like a continent.Già, è una nazione piuttosto grande, più tipo un continente.
The rest of the house is okay, but the kitchen is a bit dirty.Il resto della casa va bene, ma la cucina è un po’ sporca.
Do you know her well?La conosci bene?
I took Bear out and I'm just about to leave.Ho portato fuori Bear e sto per uscire.
Don't worry, we don't do it everyday.Non preoccuparti, non lo facciamo tutti i giorni.
I know, I thought you might like to have it with her alone.Lo so, pensavo che ti facesse piacere farla con lei da solo.
A flat is not a good idea for Bear, it doesn't have a garden.Un appartamento non è una buona idea per Bear, non ha un giardino.
I live just opposite the pub.Io vivo proprio di fronte al pub.
I'm sorry for not showing up at your opening.Mi dispiace per non essere venuto all’apertura.
Sorry, madam, Friday is one of our busiest nights!Mi spiace, signora, venerdì è una delle nostre sere più affollate!
You are right, is there anything you want me to buy on the way?Hai ragione, c’è qualcosa che vuoi che compri sulla strada?
Where is my f*cking tenner?Dov’è il mio f*ttuto deca?
I haven't seen her, either, and I don't really want to...Nemmeno io l’ho vista, e non voglio proprio farlo…
Hello there, are you Cate?Salve, sei tu Cate?
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.

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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