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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
You're right, but he is not only here to fix things...Hai ragione, ma non è qui solo per riparare le cose…
Thanks for being thoughtful, dear.Grazie per la considerazione, caro.
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.
Why? It looks pretty clean to me!Perché? Mi sembra piuttosto pulito!
My husband and I really appreciate it.Mio marito ed io lo apprezziamo molto.
As they say, time is the best medicine.Come dicono il tempo è la miglior medicina.
Very nice! I hope he doesn't do it all the time!Bello! Spero non lo faccia sempre!
Are you the only smoker in the house?Sei l’unico fumatore in casa?
Depends on where you look.Dipende da dove cerchi.
I need to use chicken stock for the risotto!Ho bisogno di usare il brodo di pollo per il risotto!
He wouldn't run away, he just wants to check what's outside.Non scapperebbe via, vuole soltanto dare un’occhiata a cosa c’è fuori.
Anyway, my lesson is starting now, I have to go.Ad ogni modo, la mia lezione sta per iniziare, devo andare.
I don't understand why they call it a bank holiday.Non capisco perché la chiamano ferie bancaria.
Yeah, it's better not to fully fill the bath, it leaks downstairs.Sì, è meglio non riempire completamente la vasca, perde verso il piano di sotto.
I don't think it's possible to find anymore variations.Non penso sia possibile trovare delle altre variazioni.
Yeah, that's a good idea.Sì, è una buona idea.
Yes, it was quite easy, actually, I live very close by.Sì, è stato piuttosto facile, vivo molto vicino.
Is it possible not to be able to find return tickets?È possibile non riuscire a trovare biglietti di ritorno?
Good thanks, I'm fine, too.Bene grazie, sto bene anch’io.
What kind of trick is that?Che tipo di trucco?

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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