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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
As a result, he starts pooping and peeing all over the house.Come risultato, inizia a fare la cacca e la pipì in tutta la casa.
My lovely wife always tells me how good your spring rolls are.La mia moglie adorata mi dice sempre quanto sono buoni i vostri involtini primavera.
That's extreme, I don't think we have a mortar and pestle.Un po’ estremo, non penso che abbiamo un mortaio e pestello.
Well, not really! I don't like cooking much.Beh, non proprio! Non mi piace molto cucinare.
Last night we were open till very late, and you know her excuse.La notte scorsa siamo rimasti aperti fino a tardi, e sai qual è la sua scusa.
I'm so sorry about the inconvenience.Mi dispiace molto per l’inconveniente.
Sorry, look, here is the station.Scusa, guarda, ecco qui la stazione.
I think I've got a better idea about what to do with the bed!Io penso di avere un’idea migliore su cosa possiamo farci con il letto!
You are so realistic dear, where is your wedding ring?Sei molto realistica cara, dov’è la tua fede nuziale?
What kind of music do you like the most?Che tipo di musica ti piace di più?
Um.. it could be blue, I don't really remember.Um… Potrebbe essere blu, non mi ricordo proprio.
Hi, is your cat okay?Ciao, il tuo gatto sta bene?
Anyway, you only have 10 days left to leave that house.Ad ogni modo, ti rimangono solo 10 giorni per lasciare quella casa.
Hello my friend, how are you?Ciao amico mio, come stai?
That's a very interesting combination.Una combinazione molto interessante.
It's not much less... There is a slight difference!Non è molto meno… C’è una lieve differenza!
You're right, but he is not only here to fix things...Hai ragione, ma non è qui solo per riparare le cose…
No, this one is the shop's own brand, that's why it's not expensive.No, questo è il marchio del negozio, ecco perché non è troppo costoso.
Do you need to wake up early tomorrow or something?Devi svegliarti presto domani o cose del genere?
Erm... They pay 170 weekly.Erm… Pagano 170 a settimana.

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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