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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
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.
It's not borrowing, it's stealing!Non è prendere in prestito, è rubare!
I don't mind sitting outside as long as I'm not cold.Non mi dispiace sedere fuori fintantoché non fa freddo.
My dad is British and my mum is Australian.Il mio papà è inglese e mia mamma è australiana.
Do you feel a bit better now?Ti senti un po’ meglio ora?
Erm.. Isn't it there?Ehm... Non è lì?
Yeah, it's a very popular restaurant.Sì, il ristorante è molto popolare.
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.
Yes, he definitely doesn't like changing places.Sì, decisamente non gli piace cambiare aria.
That's bad, do you have a cold?Che brutto, hai il raffreddore?
That's a very interesting combination.Una combinazione molto interessante.
Hey, which is the closest station to China Town?Ehi, qual è la stazione più vicina a Chinatown?
Yes, I still don't do it.Sì, continuo a non farlo.
We're out tonight for Laura.Stasera siamo usciti per Laura.
That's a good question!È un'ottima domanda!
The recipe is not from the internet, it's from a Jamie Oliver book.La ricetta non viene da Internet, è di un libro di Jaimie Oliver.
It's in Islington, zone-1, it's the best place for me so far.È ad Islington, zona 1, per me il luogo migliore finora.
The rest of the house is okay, but the kitchen is a bit dirty.Il resto della casa va bene, ma la cucina è un po’ sporca.
I live very close by.Vivo molto vicino.
Umm, Dick is here, dear, he is the landlord...Umm, è Dick, cara, lui è il padrone di casa…

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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