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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 took Bear out and I'm just about to leave.Ho portato fuori Bear e sto per uscire.
Well, it's about a kid, I mean a robot.Beh, parla di un ragazzino, voglio dire un robot.
Who the f*ck is that, what's the time?Chi c**zo è, che ore sono?
You don’t look like an English teacher to me.Non mi sembri un insegnante di inglese.
So it's definitely not a divorce situation.Quindi decisamente non si tratta di divorzio.
Oh, sorry, I didn't know I wasn't allowed to order what I want!Oh, scusa, non sapevo che non mi era permesso ordinare quello che voglio!
Hey, what happened? Is everything okay?Ehi, cos’è successo? Va tutto bene?
I'm really amazed by the structure of this station.Sono davvero strabiliata dalla struttura di questa stazione.
My sisters live nearby, they help her sometimes.Le mie sorelle vivono vicine, la aiutano qualche volta.
Did you check carefully, don't we have any at all?Hai guardato con attenzione, non abbiamo davvero nulla?
That's a very interesting combination.Una combinazione molto interessante.
No, it's not okay, I'm screwed now!No, non va bene, adesso sono fregato!
Umm, you can tell them it's our wedding anniversary.Umm, puoi dire loro che è il nostro anniversario di matrimonio.
First of all, it's so sad to see them in pain.Prima di tutto, è tristissimo vedere soffrire il tuo animale domestico.
Hey, there is a stranger in the toilet, who is he?Ehi, c’è uno sconosciuto in bagno, chi è?
That's nice, what do you usually cook?Che bello, cosa cucini di solito?
Oh, your girlfriend's cat... Does she live here with you?Oh, il gatto della tua ragazza… Lei vive qui con te?
Of course, oh, there is a half-eaten pizza in the oven.Naturalmente, oh, c’è una pizza mezza mangiata nel forno.
Thanks father, where is Bear's lead?Grazie padre, dov’è il guinzaglio di Bear?
I've checked some, there is nothing I like so far.Ne ho guardata qualcuna, non c’è nulla che mi piaccia finora.

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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