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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 guess my only choice is coming to your house!Я полагаю, что единственный выбор для меня - переехать к тебе!
Why don't you answer your phone?Почему ты не берешь трубку?
Do you mean the guy with the beard?Ты имеешь в виду парня с бородой?
Girls, this is Diego.Девочки, это Диего.
Thank you, see you there on Saturday at 13:00.Спасибо, до встречи там в субботу в 13:00.
No, she is a uni student in Russia.Нет, она учится в университете в России.
Sorry, look, here is the station.Прости, смотри, вот уже и станция.
The rest of the house is okay, but the kitchen is a bit dirty.В остальном дом нормальный, но вот кухня грязновата.
No, but that's what I feel like having...Нет, но это то, что я бы хотел съесть...
Erm... You look about 30?Ммм...Ты выглядишь где-то на 30?
Oh Jesus Christ... I get it now! That's disgusting...О, Господи Боже... Я поняла сейчас! Это же отвратительно...
Sorry, I don't have much time, can I tell you the story when I'm back?Простите, у меня мало времени, я могу рассказать, когда вернусь?
Look, there is a shop assistant.Смотри, вот продавец.
Mike, teriyaki is Japanese, we are at a Chinese restaurant.Майк, терияки - японское блюдо, а мы в китайском ресторане.
Oh hello... I forgot to mention, it's also a very special occasion...О, простите... Я забыла упомянуть, что это очень специальное событие...
But he hisses occasionally, is it normal?Но он явно шипит, это нормально?
But one of them is £2.44 and the other one is £1.22.Но один из них стоит 2.44, а второй 1.22.
Where is Flora, isn't she here?Где Флора, она не здесь?
I see them around a lot where I work, actually.Я видела многих там, где я работаю.
You were explaining why you are here at 07:30 in the morning.Ты объяснял, почему появился здесь в 7:30 утра.

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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