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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
She is doing well, we have 3 months left to go.Va bene, abbiamo ancora 3 mesi.
Oh sorry dear, my husband has some difficulties hearing...Oh scusi caro, mio marito ha difficoltà di udito…
Do you have any sisters or brothers?Hai dei fratelli o sorelle?
Hello, I'm very sorry dear, I'm a bit late.Ciao, mi spiace molto caro, sono un po’ in ritardo.
Erm, she's the marketing manager at the company.Ehm, era la manager del marketing dell’azienda.
Oh, your girlfriend's cat... Does she live here with you?Oh, il gatto della tua ragazza… Lei vive qui con te?
Do you want me to wash the wine bottle before I pour it?Vuoi che lavi la bottiglia di vino prima di versarlo?
And these days, I go to that pub quite often.In questi giorni vado molto spesso in quel pub.
So does that mean you don't want to stay with me?Quindi ciò significa che non vuoi stare con me?
No worries Mike, as I said, he only does it when he is stressed.Non preoccuparti Mike, come ho detto, lo fa solo quando è stressato.
First of all, it's so sad to see them in pain.Prima di tutto, è tristissimo vedere soffrire il tuo animale domestico.
Hello, do you have a Tesco Clubcard sir?Salve, ha una Tessera Socio Tesco signore?
I see them around a lot where I work, actually.Li vedo molto in giro dove lavoro in realtà.
I searched: does Pinocchio know he is not a real boy.Ho cercato: Pinocchio sa di non essere un bambino vero.
No, what is that?No, che cosa?
Eating leftovers during the week saves me some time.Mangiare gli avanzi durante la settimana mi fa risparmiare un po’ di tempo.
Yeah, I'll have a beer, I guess you want wine, Cate?Sì, io prendo una birra, presumo tu voglia del vino, Cate?
Hello, my name is Mike, I'm Cate's boyfriend...Salve, il mio nome è Mike, sono il ragazzo di Cate…
I hope your friends don't mind.Spero che alle tue amiche non dispiaccia.
Does anyone else want something to drink?Qualcun altro vuole qualcosa da bere?

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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