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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 hope it's not the right address! It looks awful.J'espère que ce n'est pas la bonne adresse! Elle a l'air moche.
I can cook, of course, but only when I feel like it.Je peux cuisiner, bien sûr, mais seulement quand j'en ai envie.
No worries, I am not together with Mike.Pas de panique, je ne suis pas avec Mike.
Bear is okay with cats, but definitely not with dogs.Bear supporte tout à fait les chats, mais pas les chiens.
I've checked some, there is nothing I like so far.Oui, j'en ai regardé quelques unes, je n'ai rien pour l'instant.
Can I get you some more drinks?Voulez-vous que je rafraîchisse vos boissons tout d'abord monsieur?
Do your parents live in London, too?Tes parents vivent à Londres aussi?
Do you remember me?Vous vous souvenez de moi ?
He is a plumber, dear, apparently it's clogged.C'est un plombier chéri, apparemment elles sont bouchées.
What do you do?Que faites-vous ?
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?
Your perfectly shaped mushrooms are ready!Tes champignons perfaitement découpés sont prêts!
Thank you very much!Merci beaucoup !
I hope your friends don't mind.J'espère que cela ne dérange pas vos amies.
No she is a very cute, easygoing and friendly girl.Non, elle est vraiment mignonne, ouverte et amicale comme fille.
We're out tonight for Laura.Nous sortons ce soir pour Laura.
But sometimes I feel guilty not being there!Mais parfois, je me sens coupable de ne pas être là!
Nothing, 'cause I don't know what the woman looks like.Rien, puisque je ne sais à quoi elle ressemble.
Yeah, I like having lasagne the day after it's cooked, it tastes better.Oui, j'aime manger des lasagnes un jour après leur préparation, elles ont un meilleur goût.
It has 1 year to pass its expiry date.Il a un an encore avant qu'il ne passe sa date de péremption.

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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