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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'm not really in the mood to join them.Je n'ai pas réellement envie de les rejoindre.
I am half-British and half-Australian.Je suis moitié Britannique moitié Australienne.
Hope to see you later.En espérant vous revoir.
Also, I think we all need to leave soon.Je pense que nous devons tous partir bientôt.
I hate them buzzing around my ear all night long and waking me up.Je déteste lorsque qu'ils volent autour de mes oreilles toute la nuit et lorsqu'ils me réveillent?
As they say, time is the best medicine.Comme ils disent, le temps est le meilleur des médicaments.
Nope, it gives me a headache!Non, j'en aurai la tête qui tourne !
Is your father sick?Ton père est-il malade?
Do you expect me to make the room bigger by pushing the walls out?Espères-tu de moi que j'agrandisse la chambre en déplaçant les murs ?
If you are going to ask for money, I don't have any, either.Si tu veux me demander de l'argent, je n'en ai pas non plus.
But... I'm not good at lying...Mais... Je suis mauvaise pour mentir...
Certainly honey, do you want a glass or a bottle?Bien sûr cherie, tu veux un verre ou une bouteille ?
Calm down dear, I don't think he realises what he says.Calme toi chéri, je ne pense pas qu'il se rend compte de ce qu'il dit.
Do you feel a bit better now?Te sens-tu un peu mieux maintenant?
You're right, but he is not only here to fix things...Tu as raison, mais il n'est pas seulement là pour réparer les choses...
There's a whole 500g unopened packet.Il y a 500g de beurre dans un paquet pas encore ouvert.
Diego, do you want me to get you anything to eat?Diego, tu veux que je te rapporte quelque chose à manger ?
Erm... They pay 170 weekly.Erm... Ils payent 170 par semaine.
It's all about my lovely little cat, Pogo.Tout est à propos de mon chaton, Pogo.
Ah, I'm very sorry, but we're fully booked tonight!Ah, je suis désolée, nous sommes compets ce soir !

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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