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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
Thanks, but I don't have time to stay.Grazie, ma non posso rimanere.
Are you the only smoker in the house?Sei l’unico fumatore in casa?
Yes, it seems more logical in this case.Sì, sembra più logico in questo caso.
Yes, I still don't do it.Sì, continuo a non farlo.
Yes it is, how are you?Si sono io, come stai?
Do you know her well?La conosci bene?
Thank you, dear... For helping me to be a liar!Grazie, caro… Per avermi aiutato a mentire!
I wear some of them, can I check them when I get back?Indosso alcuni, posso controllare quando torno?
Here we go, I'm sure it means they pay much less.Ci siamo, sono sicuro che significa che pagano molto meno.
Where is Flora, isn't she here?Dov’è Flora, non è qui?
I'm checking again, there are only two forks and a teaspoon!Controllo di nuovo, ci sono solo due forchette e un cucchiaio!
But maybe they are splitting up, I don't know yet.Ma magari si stanno separando, non lo so ancora.
It's like, the bus you are waiting for never comes.È come; l'autobus che stai aspettando non arriva mai.
No, I'm a real estate agent.No, io sono un agente immobiliare.
Hang on, there is another web site that says...Aspetta, c’è un altro sito web che dice…
Yes, that's the one.Sì, proprio quello.
Do you go to the Windmill often?Vai spesso al Windmill?
You are right, is there anything you want me to buy on the way?Hai ragione, c’è qualcosa che vuoi che compri sulla strada?
No she is a very cute, easygoing and friendly girl.No è una ragazza molto carina, alla mano e cordiale.
He wouldn't run away, he just wants to check what's outside.Non scapperebbe via, vuole soltanto dare un’occhiata a cosa c’è fuori.

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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