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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 guess you need to change your cooking plan now!A quanto pare dovrai cambiare i tuoi piani di cucina adesso!
Yes, it seems more logical in this case.Sì, sembra più logico in questo caso.
Of course! It's my favourite pub.Ma certo! È il mio pub preferito.
Hang on, there is another web site that says...Aspetta, c’è un altro sito web che dice…
Do you feel a bit better now?Ti senti un po’ meglio ora?
Hello guys, you must be Cate, I'm Joseph.Salve ragazzi, tu devi essere Cate, io sono Joseph.
Do you want me to wash the wine bottle before I pour it?Vuoi che lavi la bottiglia di vino prima di versarlo?
I guess time doesn't pass for you while I'm away.Suppongo che il tempo per te non passi mai quando sono via.
Oh my god! It’s almost 12 o’clock.Oh mio Dio! È quasi mezzogiorno in punto.
Yes, I like them, too.Sì, mi piacciono anche loro.
But sometimes I feel guilty not being there!Ma a volte mi sento in colpa a non essere là!
Let's calculate, I pay 135 per week for one person...Facciamo i conti, io pago 135 a settimana per una persona…
360 degrees should be good.360 gradi dovrebbero essere abbastanza.
It's still £5 more than the bigger room!Sono dunque £ 5 di più della stanza più grande!
Congratulations... But is Pogo a pet's name?Congratulazioni… Ma Pogo è il nome di un animale domestico?
I'm sorry for not showing up at your opening.Mi dispiace per non essere venuto all’apertura.
I took Bear out and I'm just about to leave.Ho portato fuori Bear e sto per uscire.
I want to be sober and energetic for tomorrow.Voglio essere sobrio e energetico per domani.
That's where Diego works, too!È anche dove lavora Diego!
Yeah, it's normal, he even hisses at my new socks sometimes!Sì, è normale, a volte soffia anche ai miei calzini nuovi!

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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