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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
I mostly work till late at night, I never wake up at 7 in the morning.Io lavoro per lo più fino a tardi la sera, non mi sveglio mai alle sette di mattina.
Thank god there is nothing to worry about.Grazie al cielo non c'è nulla di cui preoccuparsi.
How long does it usually take?Quanto ci vuole di solito?
No, it doesn't look clean, do you want me to clean it?No, non sembra pulito, vuoi che lo pulisca io?
Congratulations, I wish you luck.Congratulazioni, buona fortuna.
Oh f*ck, what kind of tap is this?Oh, c*zzo, che razza di rubinetto è questo?
Hello dear, how is it going, do you need any help?Ciao cara, come sta andando, ti serve aiuto?
Erm... They pay 170 weekly.Erm… Pagano 170 a settimana.
Maybe we can get something on the way to the station.Magari possiamo prendere qualcosa mentre andiamo alla stazione.
I'm unleashing him now, is that okay for you?Ora lo libero, va bene per te?
I think Diego and I are the only smokers in the house.Penso che Diego ed io siamo gli unici fumatori in casa.
Yeah, the packet is ripped, but it's not overdue.Già, la confezione è strappata ma non è scaduto.
Is it possible to move in tomorrow?È possibile trasferirsi domani?
Oh, sorry, I also need a grater for the cheese.Oh, scusa, mi serve anche una grattugia per il formaggio.
There is also some cheese, but it's a bit mouldy.Poi c’è un po’ di formaggio ma ha un po’ di muffa.
Look, you can watch the sunset best from this point.Guarda, si può vedere un tramonto bellissimo da questo punto.
Hi there, it's not Dick, it's Nick... Starts with N.Ehilà, non mi chiamo Dick, ma Nick… Inizia con la N.
Come on, don't cry, she is just a stupid girl!Andiamo, non piangere, è solo una stupida ragazza!
He wouldn't run away, he just wants to check what's outside.Non scapperebbe via, vuole soltanto dare un’occhiata a cosa c’è fuori.
What do you expect English teachers to look like?Come ti immagini un insegnante di inglese?

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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