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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 live just opposite the pub.Io vivo proprio di fronte al pub.
No, this one is the shop's own brand, that's why it's not expensive.No, questo è il marchio del negozio, ecco perché non è troppo costoso.
It goes faster, but we don't want to walk to the tube station.Va più veloce, ma non vogliamo camminare fino alla stazione della metro.
That's so sad, how old are your parents?È una cosa molto triste, quanti anni hanno i tuoi genitori?
We are back, where is Bear?Siamo tornati, dov’è Bear?
Do we have any paper towels?Abbiamo della carta assorbente?
Is there a problem with your phone battery?C’è un problema con la batteria del tuo telefono?
Not long, my lessons start at 12:30.Non molto, le mie lezioni iniziano alle 12:30.
What do you expect English teachers to look like?Come ti immagini un insegnante di inglese?
I wish you all the best.Ti auguro tutto il meglio
Yes, it seems more logical in this case.Sì, sembra più logico in questo caso.
Thanks, but I don't have time to stay.Grazie, ma non posso rimanere.
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.
Maybe I know your friend.Magari conosco il tuo amico.
That's right, I think pressure cookers are quite dangerous, too!Esatto, penso che anche le pentole a pressione siano molto pericolose!
Is that what you want me to do?È quello che vuoi che faccia?
Are you the only smoker in the house?Sei l’unico fumatore in casa?
Here you can take it, be careful, it's very hot.Ecco prendi, attento, è molto caldo.
I think so, at least there is no aggression.Penso di sì, almeno non c’è aggressività.
I need some parsley, but it looks a bit limp.Mi serve un po’ di prezzemolo ma sembra un po’ moscio.

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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)
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Was/were supposed to
Wish
Would rather
Zero conditional