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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 have one sister and she is nineteen.Ho una sorella che ha 19 anni.
Hi there, it's not Dick, it's Nick... Starts with N.Ehilà, non mi chiamo Dick, ma Nick… Inizia con la N.
This is my boyfriend, Mike.Questo è il mio ragazzo, Mike.
That's right, we should never forget how irresponsible my housemates are.Esatto, non dovremmo mai dimenticare quanto siano irresponsabili i miei coinquilini.
Are you going to say sorry for saying I am stupid then?Chiederai scusa per aver detto che sono stupido allora?
Eating leftovers during the week saves me some time.Mangiare gli avanzi durante la settimana mi fa risparmiare un po’ di tempo.
I'm really sorry about that!Mi dispiace davvero tanto!
Is your father sick?Tuo padre è malato?
I'm sorry guys, there is no negotiation on the rent!Mi dispiace ragazzi, non si tratta sull’affitto!
No, I haven't, I don't know what's yours in the fridge.No, non so cosa c’è di tuo nel frigo.
I like girls' nights out.Mi piacciono le serate fuori fra ragazze.
I wear some of them, can I check them when I get back?Indosso alcuni, posso controllare quando torno?
Hi, is your cat okay?Ciao, il tuo gatto sta bene?
It sounds important.Sembra importante.
Thanks, yeah, as I said, Camden is in zone-2...Grazie, sì, come ho detto, Camden è in zona 2…
She is half Japanese, half Australian.Lei è mezza giapponese, mezza australiana.
I think Diego and I are the only smokers in the house.Penso che Diego ed io siamo gli unici fumatori in casa.
Maybe I get a bit moody on the first day of my period.Magari divento un po’ lunatica il primo giorno del ciclo.
Also, I think we all need to leave soon.Inoltre, penso che dovremmo andarcene tutti presto.
Yep, she was born in Australia, but her mother is Japanese.Sì, è nata in Australia, ma sua madre è giapponese.

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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