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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
As a result, he starts pooping and peeing all over the house.Par conséquent, il commence à faire caca et pipi partout dans la maison.
Hey, there is a stranger in the toilet, who is he?Hé, il y a un inconnu dans les toilettes, c'est qui?
Do you want me to make you a cup of tea or coffee?Tu veux que je te fasse un thé ou un café?
Yes, it was quite easy, actually, I live very close by.Oui, c'était assez facile en fait, j'habite pas loin.
There is nothing much left to do, there are only bits and pieces.Il n'y a plus grand chose à faire, il n'y a que des trucs par-ci par-là.
Nope, oyster cards are only for transport in London.Non, les oyster cards ne sont valables que pour les transports à Londres.
Do you want me to call them?Tu veux que je les appelle ?
Yeah, and the market is good, is Camden Lock in zone-2 or 3?Ouais, et le marché est bon, Carmen Lock est-il en zone 2 ou 3 ?
I don't understand why they call it a bank holiday.Je ne comprends pas pourquoi il appellent cela un jour férié.
I have two more lessons, I finish at three thirty.J'ai encore deux cours, je finis à trois heures trente.
That's right, I think pressure cookers are quite dangerous, too!C'est vrai, je pense que les cocottes minutes sont dangeureuses aussi!
Hmm.. yes, we get on really well.Hum... Oui, nous nous entendons bien.
How do you get to Brighton?Comment allez-vous à Brighton ?
I don't like going to hospitals, either.Je n'aime pas aller à l'hôpital non plus.
It has 1 year to pass its expiry date.Il a un an encore avant qu'il ne passe sa date de péremption.
Oh f*ck, what kind of tap is this?Oh, p*tain, c'est quoi ce robinet?
Hmm, I guess it's a bit old, but it's still my favourite.Heu, je pense que c'est un peu vieux, mais c'est mon favori tout de même.
That's so sad, how old are your parents?C'est tellement triste, quel âge ont tes parents?
I don't want to stay in this house anymore!Je ne veux plus rester dans cette maison!
Thanks for offering me that, dear.Merci de me le proposer 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