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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
It seems Pogo wants to go into the garden.On dirait que Pogo veut aller dans le jardin.
I'm sorry for not showing up at your opening.Je suis désolé de ne pas avoir été là à l'inauguration.
How long does the flight usually take?Et ils durent combien de temps en général?
Yes, he is totally fine after resting for a while.Oui, il va très bien après s'être reposé pendant un certain temps.
Oh god, I feel too tired now.Oh mon dieu, je suis trop fatiguée là.
Oh f*ck, what kind of tap is this?Oh, p*tain, c'est quoi ce robinet?
Well, instead of chicken you can try the duck, it's yummy!Bien, à la place du poulet tu pourrais essayer le canard, c'est bon !
Is that okay for you?Ça te va?
Do you have a cigarette?Tu as une cigarette ?
It's not a nice thing to do.C'est une bonne chose à faire.
I would like to... But I have other things to do...J'aimerais bien également... Mais j'ai d'autres choses à faire...
Does anyone else need anything?Est-ce que quelqu'un d'autre a besoin de quelque chose ?
The room is spacious and sunny and the bed looks comfortable!La chambre est spacieuse et le lit a l'air confortable!
You can just stay with me, until you find somewhere to live.Tu peux rester avec moi jusqu'à ce que tu trouves où aller.
But Bear has got hip dysplasia.Mais Bear est atteint de dysplasie.
Are you the only smoker in the house?Es-tu le seul fumeur dans la maison ?
Yes sir, you can have a seat at this table.Oui monsieur, vous pouvez vous asseoir à cette table.
I mean, you don't live here with anyone from your family.Je veux dire, tu n'habites avec aucun membre de ta famille.
You were explaining why you are here at 07:30 in the morning.Tu m'expliquais pourquoi tu étais là à 7h30 du matin.
Okay, what temperature do you want me to set it at?Ok, tu veux que je le mette à quelle témpérature?

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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