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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
Bear's sitting here with me, his willy is out.Bear è seduto qui con me, con il pistolino all’aria.
Why did you ask, do you want me to boil it?Perché me lo hai chiesto, vuoi che lo faccia bollire?
But before we go, can you call them and ask if they are okay with pets?Ma prima di andare, puoi chiamarli e chiedere se hanno problemi con gli animali domestici?
Diego, do you want me to get you anything to eat?Diego, vuoi che ti prenda qualcosa da mangiare?
No worries, everybody uses my stuff all the time.Non preoccuparti, tutti quanti usano la mia roba continuamente.
Yes, my number is 0773***0282.Si, il mio numero è 0773***0282
Huh, it's quite good money!Huh, Sono un sacco di soldi!
No she is a very cute, easygoing and friendly girl.No è una ragazza molto carina, alla mano e cordiale.
Then, I don't think we need to see the next one!Allora, non penso che dobbiamo vedere la prossima!
I'm sorry for not showing up at your opening.Mi dispiace per non essere venuto all’apertura.
Except mosquitoes because they ruin my sleep.Eccetto le zanzare perché mi rovinano il sonno.
It's got some water marks on it!Ci sono delle macchie di calcare sopra!
Is she here with you?Lei è qui con te?
Yes, she is coming back, but isn't it what I always do?Sì, lei ritorna, ma non è quello che faccio sempre?
I took Bear out and I'm just about to leave.Ho portato fuori Bear e sto per uscire.
Of course, my name is Cate and my number is 077...Naturalmente, il mio nome è Cate e il mio numero è 077…
And on the ground floor we have easy access to the garden.E a piano terra abbiamo un accesso migliore al giardino.
Erm... Yeah... Sure! It's our first anniversary!Erm… Sì… Certo! È il nostro primo anniversario!
The other one is 3,000, but includes all bills.L’altra è 3000, ma include tutte le bollette.
It says best before 25th of February.Dice consumarsi preferibilmente entro il 25 febbraio.

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B
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Y
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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