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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'm sure it's where it always is.Sono sicuro che sia al solito posto.
That's why you have a headache now!Ecco perché hai mal di testa ora!
I don't know, probably put it in the bin.Non so, probabilmente la metterei nel cestino.
Do you want me to wash the wine bottle before I pour it?Vuoi che lavi la bottiglia di vino prima di versarlo?
The recipe is not from the internet, it's from a Jamie Oliver book.La ricetta non viene da Internet, è di un libro di Jaimie Oliver.
No, actually, he is properly toilet trained.No, in realtà è addestrato molto bene a fare i bisogni.
Where is Flora, isn't she here?Dov’è Flora, non è qui?
Don't worry Mike, I think this one is better.Non preoccuparti Mike, penso che questo sia meglio.
Erm, sorry, but I think you have the wrong Mike...Erm, scusi, penso che abbia sbagliato Mike…
When I have free time.Quando ho del tempo libero.
I wear some of them, can I check them when I get back?Indosso alcuni, posso controllare quando torno?
I hope your friends don't mind.Spero che alle tue amiche non dispiaccia.
This is the last one and, unfortunately, it has a hole in it.Questo è l’ultimo e sfortunatamente c’è un buco.
My friend noted here it is your wedding anniversary!Il mio amico ha annotato qui che è il vostro anniversario di matrimonio!
Of course, here you go, this is the bathroom.Naturalmente, ecco qui, questo è il bagno.
That's right, I think pressure cookers are quite dangerous, too!Esatto, penso che anche le pentole a pressione siano molto pericolose!
Bear hates being at a vet, too.Anche Bear odia andare dal veterinario.
So do you want me to find a house by myself?Quindi vuoi che mi trovi una casa da sola?
Sorry, the line is very bad!Scusa, la linea è disturbata!
I'm not really in the mood to join them.Non sono davvero dell'umore giusto per unirmi a loro.

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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