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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
Don't you think two forks are enough for us?Non pensi che due forchette siano abbastanza per noi?
Here you go sir, this is your receipt and your £20 cashback.Ecco a lei signore, il suo scontrino e il suo cashback da £ 20.
You know, I usually have some early morning lessons.Sai, di solito ho le lezioni la mattina presto.
He is a plumber, dear, apparently it's clogged.È l’idraulico, cara, a quanto pare è ostruito.
Thanks for warning me now, that's very helpful!Grazie per avermi avvertito adesso, molto utile!
No, she is totally fine, thankfully.No, lei sta assolutamente bene, grazie al cielo.
Anyway, do you live around here, too?Ad ogni modo, anche tu vivi qui vicino?
They don't usually work after ten o'clock.Di solito non lavorano dopo le 10.
I live just opposite the pub.Io vivo proprio di fronte al pub.
Also, I think we all need to leave soon.Inoltre, penso che dovremmo andarcene tutti presto.
It's like there's evil hidden inside them!È come se ci fosse il male nascosto dentro di loro!
No, it's not mine, I think it belongs to the house.No, non è mia, penso appartenga alla casa.
It's almost 09:30.Sono quasi le 9:30.
Hey, the water is boiling, do you want me to pour it into a pot?Ehi, l’cqua sta bollendo, vuoi che la versi in una pentola?
I hope she is not a problematic one, then...Spero non sia un tipo problematico, allora…
They weigh everything at the checkout.Pesano tutto quanto alla cassa.
But we have to be quick, I don't have much time.Ma dobbiamo fare in fretta, non ho molto tempo.
I don't know, probably put it in the bin.Non so, probabilmente la metterei nel cestino.
What's your plan, Cate?Che piani hai Cate?
I'm checking again, there are only two forks and a teaspoon!Controllo di nuovo, ci sono solo due forchette e un cucchiaio!

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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