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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
No worries, I am not together with Mike.Не волнуйся, мы с Майком не пара.
It's not a nice thing to say to a woman...Не совсем отличная идея говорить такое женщине...
It's usually at the top right of your screen.Он обычно в правом верхнем углу вашего экрана.
I don't think it's normal, do you think it's normal?Не думаю, что это нормально, ты думаешь, это нормально?
Yes, I like them, too.Да, тоже очень нравится.
Do you want me to call them?Хочешь, чтобы я им позвонила?
I think that *hand caught on fire* thing is a joke!Я думаю, что *рука загорелась* - это шутка!
Because we know them and have their mobile numbers?Потому что мы знаем их и номер их мобильного?
Normally, girls check the wine list for half an hour before they order.Обычно девушки как минимум полчаса изучают винную карту до того, как сделать заказ.
That's right, we should never forget how irresponsible my housemates are.Точно, не следовало забывать, насколько безответственны мои соседи.
I think I've got a better idea about what to do with the bed!Я думаю, у меня есть идея получше, что нам делать с кроватью!
It goes faster, but we don't want to walk to the tube station.Да, метро будет быстрее, но мы не хотим долго идти пешком до станции метро.
It's about a web project.Это касается веб-проекта.
Yeah, but the room is square and there are only four main objects in it.Ага, только комната квадратная, и в ней всего четыре главных объекта.
My laptop is in it.В ней мой ноутбук.
Are you close friends?Вы близкие друзья?
My beard makes me look older, I think.Моя борода делает меня старше, я думаю.
No, it's not mine, I think it belongs to the house.Нет, не моя, думаю, это собственность дома.
I agree, long flights aren't very pleasant.Согласна, долгие перелеты очень неприятны.
Then you can decide if I'm a good cook or not!Ты тогда сама решишь, хороший я повар или нет!

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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