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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
Oh god, it's the second thing I hate doing in the kitchen!Oddio, è la seconda cosa che odio fare di più in cucina!
I don't think it's hay fever! I believe it's from the cat...Non penso sia febbre da fieno! Credo sia per via del gatto…
Hey, which is the closest station to China Town?Ehi, qual è la stazione più vicina a Chinatown?
Yes, I can hear you, but I don't understand!Sì, ti sento, ma non capisco!
What kind of trick is that?Che tipo di trucco?
Maybe they prefer electric stoves in shared houses for safety reasons.Magari preferiscono i fornelli elettrici nelle case condivise per motivi di sicurezza.
My meeting starts at one o'clock.La mia riunione Inizia all'1:00.
The recipe is for 6 people.La ricetta è per 6 persone.
Ah, I can't eat the breast, it's too dry for me!Ah, non posso mangiare il petto, troppo asciutto per me!
Not long, my lessons start at 12:30.Non molto, le mie lezioni iniziano alle 12:30.
Is your dog a Chow Chow?Il tuo cane è un Chow Chow?
That's a good choice, they do great calamari here, too.È un’ottima scelta, fanno anche degli ottimi calamari qui.
You're right, but he is not only here to fix things...Hai ragione, ma non è qui solo per riparare le cose…
Your perfectly shaped mushrooms are ready!I tuoi funghi dalla forma perfetta sono pronti!
Why is that?Perché?
Do you want me to slice the mushrooms for you?Vuoi che faccia a fette qualche fungo per te?
Cate, are you okay? You seem a little bit aggressive.Cate, stai bene? Mi sembra un po’ aggressiva.
I mostly cook meat, fish and chicken dishes.Cucino per la maggior parte piatti a base di carne, pesce e pollo.
She could even have been her mum... Who knows?Poteva anche essere sua mamma… Chi lo sa?
Then I want to roast it, though.Poi però voglio farlo arrosto.

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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