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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
Sh*t! I can't believe it's already 10:30!Merda! Non riesco a credere che siano già le 10:30!
Where is Flora, isn't she here?Dov’è Flora, non è qui?
I think we need to put some of your clothes away.Credo che dobbiamo mettere via alcuni dei tuoi vestiti.
Do we have a sieve?Abbiamo un colino?
What kind of music do you like the most?Che tipo di musica ti piace di più?
I am alone till my friend comes.Io sono solo fino a quando non arriverà il mio amico.
I really don't know, but I believe it's more than 100 years old.Non lo so davvero, ma credo sia più vecchia di 100 anni.
I don't like violence in real life, I only like it in movies.Non mi piace la violenza nella vita vera, mi piace solo nei film.
Anyway, what else do we have left to do now?Ad ogni modo, cos’altro c’è rimasto da fare adesso?
Yeah, I like having lasagne the day after it's cooked, it tastes better.Già, mi piace mangiare le lasagne il giorno dopo averle preparate, sono più buone.
Do you need to wake up early tomorrow or something?Devi svegliarti presto domani o cose del genere?
Well, instead of chicken you can try the duck, it's yummy!Beh, invece del pollo puoi provare l’anatra, è gustosa!
In the recipe it says 600g.La ricetta dice 600 g.
I know, I thought you might like to have it with her alone.Lo so, pensavo che ti facesse piacere farla con lei da solo.
Of course, my name is Cate and my number is 077...Naturalmente, il mio nome è Cate e il mio numero è 077…
Can you please not forget to take some poo bags with you!Potresti per favore non dimenticarti di portare con te qualche borsa per la cacca!
It's half past 4, so we are here right on time.Sono le 4 e mezza, quindi siamo giusto in tempo.
She could even have been her mum... Who knows?Poteva anche essere sua mamma… Chi lo sa?
Okay, I found it... but it looks filthy!Ok l’ho trovato… Ma sembra sporco!
Yes, sorry, everything seems filthy, but believe me, it's not my fault!Sì, scusa, tutto quanto sembra sporco, ma credimi, non è colpa mia!

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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