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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 can cook, of course, but only when I feel like it.So cucinare, naturalmente, ma solo quando mi va.
Yeah, but the room is square and there are only four main objects in it.Sì, ma la stanza è quadrata e ci sono solo quattro oggetti principali dentro.
I don't think she wants to talk or solve anything!Non penso che voglia parlare o risolvere niente!
I'm really amazed by the structure of this station.Sono davvero strabiliata dalla struttura di questa stazione.
Do you have a cigarette?Hai una sigaretta?
Thank god there is nothing to worry about.Grazie al cielo non c'è nulla di cui preoccuparsi.
Sorry, they don't serve chips here...Scusa, non servono le patatine qui…
Hey, the water is boiling, do you want me to pour it into a pot?Ehi, l’cqua sta bollendo, vuoi che la versi in una pentola?
And these days, I go to that pub quite often.In questi giorni vado molto spesso in quel pub.
There is also some cheese, but it's a bit mouldy.Poi c’è un po’ di formaggio ma ha un po’ di muffa.
I like some Jamiroquai songs, but not all of them.Mi piace qualche canzone di Jamiroquai, ma non tutte.
So it comes to 2,800 a month!Quindi sarebbero 2800 al mese!
What line is it on?Su quale line si trova?
Come on in, here on the ground floor, we have two bedrooms...Entrate, qui c’è il pianterreno, abbiamo due camere da letto…
Well, not really! I don't like cooking much.Beh, non proprio! Non mi piace molto cucinare.
Hello guys, is it possible to make a little less noise?Salve ragazzi, è possibile fare un po’ meno rumore?
Yeah, I think killing mosquitoes is fair.Sì, credo che uccidere le zanzare vada bene.
Isn't Morrison's closer?Morrison’s non è più vicino?
Is it possible to move in tomorrow?È possibile trasferirsi domani?
Do you like train rides, too?Ti piace anche andare in treno?

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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