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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
Thanks for offering me that, dear.Grazie per l’offerta, caro.
There are some vending machines in the station.Ci sono dei distributori automatici in stazione.
It's Marvin Gaye, from the 60's, but this is the remix.Marvine Gaye, anni 60, ma questo è il remix.
I didn't say it's your fault, but it's your turn now...Non ho detto che è colpa tua, ma ora è il tuo turno…
Don't worry Diego, it's not related to you!Non preoccuparti Diego, non ha niente a che vedere con te!
Is she here with you?Lei è qui con te?
I think that *hand caught on fire* thing is a joke!Penso che *la mano prende fuoco* sia una battuta!
My husband and I really appreciate it.Mio marito ed io lo apprezziamo molto.
Yeah, I think this wardrobe is too small for two people.Sì, penso che questo guardaroba sia troppo piccolo per due persone.
I like some Jamiroquai songs, but not all of them.Mi piace qualche canzone di Jamiroquai, ma non tutte.
Who knows, I consider it as nothing more than a hobby.Chi lo sa, lo considero niente più di un hobby.
Yes it is, how are you?Si sono io, come stai?
No, it doesn't look clean, do you want me to clean it?No, non sembra pulito, vuoi che lo pulisca io?
No, it's the owner, she is an old lady and very strict about that.No, è il proprietario, è una vecchia signora molto rigida su questo.
No, what is that?No, che cosa?
Of course, there are 4 girls, all uni students from Germany.Naturalmente, ci sono 4 ragazze, tutte studentesse universitarie dalla Germania.
Do you want me to slice the mushrooms for you?Vuoi che faccia a fette qualche fungo per te?
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.
Well, not really! I don't like cooking much.Beh, non proprio! Non mi piace molto cucinare.
I feel hungry, too.Anch'io ho fame.

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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