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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 don't think we need to pay for it.Non penso che dovremo pagarlo.
There is no table for you, then!Allora niente tavolo per te!
It sounds like a good deal.Sembra un'ottimo affare.
Yes, it might be, but I'm very busy with some projects these days.Sì, forse, ma sono un po’ occupato con alcuni progetti in questi giorni.
No, actually, he is properly toilet trained.No, in realtà è addestrato molto bene a fare i bisogni.
Maybe I get a bit moody on the first day of my period.Magari divento un po’ lunatica il primo giorno del ciclo.
But it's my favourite restaurant...Ma è il mio ristorante preferito…
I don't want you to spend a fortune.Non voglio che tu spenda una fortuna.
Anyway, my lesson is starting now, I have to go.Ad ogni modo, la mia lezione sta per iniziare, devo andare.
Okay, I found it... but it looks filthy!Ok l’ho trovato… Ma sembra sporco!
Alright, I think I know who he is...Giusto, penso di sapere chi è…
He also wants to increase our rent by 50%!Vuole anche aumentare il nostro affitto del 50%!
I guess my only choice is coming to your house!Suppongo che la mia unica scelta sia venire a casa tua!
They also have three big windows in their room!Hanno anche tre grosse finestre nella loro stanza!
Does the kid think he is a robot or the robot think it's a kid?Il ragazzino pensa di essere un robot o il robot pensa di essere un ragazzino?
Set times always stress me out.Gli orari fissi mi provocano sempre stress.
Can I get you some more drinks?Desidera un altro giro da bere prima signore?
Yes, he is totally fine after resting for a while.Sì, sta assolutamente bene dopo aver riposato per un po'.
I don't have time to cook everyday.Non ho tempo di cucinare tutti i giorni.
No, I haven't, I don't know what's yours in the fridge.No, non so cosa c’è di tuo nel frigo.

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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