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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 he wants to drink some water.Credo che voglia bere un po’ d’acqua.
I hate them buzzing around my ear all night long and waking me up.Odio quando mi ronzano intorno alle orecchie per tutta la notte e mi svegliano.
They're there, under the duvet.Sono là, sotto il piumino.
There is no direct flight from London to Perth.Non ci sono voli diretti da Londra a Perth.
No, they live in Australia.No, loro vivono in Australia.
I don't believe you! What's the difference today?Non ti credo! Qual è la differenza oggi?
Oh god, I feel too tired now.Oddio, mi sento così stanca ora.
I don't know, probably put it in the bin.Non so, probabilmente la metterei nel cestino.
Hang on, there is another web site that says...Aspetta, c’è un altro sito web che dice…
Sorry, I hope it doesn't ruin your childhood memories...Scusa, spero di non aver rovinato i tuoi ricordi d’infanzia…
I think I'm going to order some duck, it's delicious.Credo che ordinerò l’anatra, è deliziosa.
Maybe we can get something on the way to the station.Magari possiamo prendere qualcosa mentre andiamo alla stazione.
Do we have any paper towels?Abbiamo della carta assorbente?
How often do you have free time, then?E quanto spesso hai del tempo libero allora?
Congratulations... But is Pogo a pet's name?Congratulazioni… Ma Pogo è il nome di un animale domestico?
I hope she is not a problematic one, then...Spero non sia un tipo problematico, allora…
Also, I think we all need to leave soon.Inoltre, penso che dovremmo andarcene tutti presto.
I need some parsley, but it looks a bit limp.Mi serve un po’ di prezzemolo ma sembra un po’ moscio.
He is 70 and my mum is 64.Lui ha 70 anni, e mia mamma 64.
We are back, where is Bear?Siamo tornati, dov’è Bear?

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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