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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'm sorry for not showing up at your opening.Mi dispiace per non essere venuto all’apertura.
Is it because the other tenants don't want pets?È perché gli altri inquilini non vogliono animali?
But Bear has got hip dysplasia.Ma Bear ha la displasia ad un’anca.
I want to try the sauvignon blanc.Voglio provare il Sauvignon Blanc.
Okay, so do you want me to make 3 serves?Ok, allora vuoi che faccia 3 porzioni?
I have no idea... But I hope they have a good excuse!Non ne ho idea… Ma spero che abbia una buona scusa!
It's very difficult for me to go there more than once a year.È molto difficile per me andare là più di una volta all’anno.
It's on the Northern line, the same one we use here.È sulla linea Northern, la stessa che usiamo qui.
Anyway, the flight situation is a bit complicated.Ad ogni modo, la situazione di volo è un po’ complicata.
I don't like smoking in the kitchen.Non mi piace fumare in cucina.
He is one of my best friends, unfortunately.È uno dei miei migliori amici, sfortunatamente.
It seems Pogo wants to go into the garden.Sembra che Pogo voglia andare in giardino.
Certainly honey, do you want a glass or a bottle?Certamente cara, vuoi un bicchiere o una bottiglia?
Is there any other cat around?C’è un qualche altro gatto in giro?
Calm down dear, I don't think he realises what he says.Calmati cara, non penso si renda conto di quello che dice.
Sorry, madam, Friday is one of our busiest nights!Mi spiace, signora, venerdì è una delle nostre sere più affollate!
Well, that's another problem!Beh, quello è un altro problema!
My husband and I really appreciate it.Mio marito ed io lo apprezziamo molto.
They don't usually work after ten o'clock.Di solito non lavorano dopo le 10.
Here you can take it, be careful, it's very hot.Ecco prendi, attento, è molto caldo.

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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