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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
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?
How is it my fault?Com’è che è colpa mia?
I guess he wants to drink some water.Credo che voglia bere un po’ d’acqua.
I hope it's not related to me!Spero che non sia per causa mia!
That one is a single room, I want a double.Quella ha una stanza singola, io voglio una doppia.
Okay, so what's our plan now?Ok, allora qual è il nostro piano?
Sh*t! I can't believe it's already 10:30!Merda! Non riesco a credere che siano già le 10:30!
Last night we were open till very late, and you know her excuse.La notte scorsa siamo rimasti aperti fino a tardi, e sai qual è la sua scusa.
Let me check... Yes, there are some plates.Fammi vedere… Sì, c’è qualche piatto.
You don’t look like an English teacher to me.Non mi sembri un insegnante di inglese.
What's wrong with him?Che cos'ha che non va?
You know, she is normally an extremely quiet and calm person.Sai, lei normalmente è una persona estremamente tranquille e calma.
By the way, I like the colour of the walls... What do you think?A proposito, mi piace il colore delle pareti… Cosa ne pensi?
I am planning to sleep in a bit since it's a holiday.Voglio dormire un po' dato che è festa.
Hi there, it's not Dick, it's Nick... Starts with N.Ehilà, non mi chiamo Dick, ma Nick… Inizia con la N.
I don't like violence in real life, I only like it in movies.Non mi piace la violenza nella vita vera, mi piace solo nei film.
Yeah, I guess normally you go to work around 06:30.Già, normalmente mi sembra vai al lavoro attorno alle 6:30.
Do you want me to put it in the bin?Vuoi che la butti nella spazzatura?
Hello Beatrix, it's me, Cate.Ciao Beatrix, sono io, Cate.
That's where Diego works, too!È anche dove lavora Diego!

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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