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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
Bear hates being at a vet, too.Bear aussi déteste aller chez le vétérinaire.
Good boy, Beary! See, he is just a little friend.Bon garçon Beary! C'est juste ta petite amie.
Yes, Bear eats one and a half cats everyday for breakfast.Oui, Bear mange un chat et demi par jour pour son petit déjeuner.
Diego, do you want me to get you anything to eat?Diego, tu veux que je te rapporte quelque chose à manger ?
My favourite movie is Pulp Fiction.Mon film favori est Pulp Fiction.
How is your cat?Comment va votre chat ?
You are right, is there anything you want me to buy on the way?Tu as raison, il y a-t-il quelque chose que tu veuilles acheter pour moi en chemin?
Do you mean Rebecca and Cecilia?Tu parles de Rebecca et Cecilia ?
I don't need to wake up very early.Je ne dois pas me lever très tôt.
Really? I don't want to ruin your plan, but...Vraiment ? Je n'ai pas envie de ruiner ton plan, mais...
Yeah, it's better not to fully fill the bath, it leaks downstairs.Oui, c'est mieux de ne pas la remplir complètement, elle fuit à l'étage d'en dessous.
Sorry, I don't have much time, can I tell you the story when I'm back?Désolé, je n'ai pas trop le temps, je peux continuer l'histoire quand je reviens?
Umm, oh yes, I can see it now, the ad number is 9845...Heu, oh oui, je peux le voir maintenant, le numéro d'annonce est le 9845...
What's your maximum monthly budget for the rent?Quel est ton budget mensuel maximum pour la location?
Are you really asking me that question?Me poses-tu vraiment la question ?
Is it possible to move in tomorrow?C'est possible d'emménager demain?
I think so, he can look around while Bear is not here.Je crois que ça ira, il peut faire le tour pendant que Bear n'est pas là.
Is it possible not to be able to find return tickets?C'est possible de ne pas en trouver?
Yes, it's in Piccadilly Circus right in the centre.Oui, c'est à Piccadilly Circus, pile au centre.
Who is Mike, darling?Qui est Mike, chéri ?

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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