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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
He wouldn't run away, he just wants to check what's outside.Il ne s'enfuirait pas, il veut juste voir ce qu'il y a dehors.
Do you know how to use them?Tu sais comment les utiliser?
Anyway, you only have 10 days left to leave that house.Bref, tu n'as que 10 jours pour quitter la maison.
How often do you have free time, then?Et quand avez-vous du temps libre ?
We all love bank holidays.Nous adorons les jours fériés.
Hmm.. yes, I need mushrooms, stock, celery...Hmm...oui, j'ai besoin de champignon, de bouillon, de céleri,...
What's your favourite movie?Quel est ton film préféré ?
It's not borrowing, it's stealing!C'est pas emprunter, c'est voler!
I'm happy to hear we have similar music taste!Je suis content d'entendre que nous avons des goûts musicaux similaires !
What's the time, are we early?Quelle heure est-il, on est en avance?
Oh, okay, is there a problem with your house?Ah, okay, il y a un problème avec votre maison?
It's Marvin Gaye, from the 60's, but this is the remix.C'est Marvin Gaye, des années 60, mais c'est un remix.
Where is my f*cking tenner?Où sont mes p*tains de dix balles?
How much rice do you need?Quelle quantité de riz as-tu besoin?
Bear is okay with cats, but definitely not with dogs.Bear supporte tout à fait les chats, mais pas les chiens.
I don't need to wake up very early.Je ne dois pas me lever très tôt.
I didn't know that, I hope it's not serious.Je ne savais pas, j'espère que ce n'est rien de trop sérieux.
Yeah, but the room is square and there are only four main objects in it.Ouais, mais la chambre est carrée et il n'y a que quatre meubles principaux dedans.
Well, one of them is 2,800, but bills are not included...Bien, l'un d'eux est de 2800 mais les factures ne sont pas incluses...
Erm, sorry, but I think you have the wrong Mike...Euh, désolé, mais je pense que vous vous êtes trompés de Mike...

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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