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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
And he looks about 3 years old now.Et il semble avoir 3 ans maintenant.
My lovely wife always tells me how good your spring rolls are.Ma chérie bien-aimée me dit toujours à quel point vos rouleaux de printemps sont bons.
Hi, is your cat okay?Bonjour, est-ce que votre chat va bien ?
I need some parsley, but it looks a bit limp.J'ai besoin de persil, mais ils ne semblent pas frais.
Yes, there are some knives, too.Oui, il y en a aussi.
Can you show me which clothes I need to put away, then?Peux-tu me montrer quels habits je dois déplacer ?
Those kind of irresponsible people make me angry!Ce genre de personnes irresponsables m'énervent!
Oh sorry, unfortunately, that one is reserved.Oh, je m'en vois navrée, celle-ci est réservée.
Do you have their number?As-tu leur numéro ?
How much are they supposed to pay?Combien doivent-ils payer?
He wouldn't run away, he just wants to check what's outside.Il ne s'enfuirait pas, il veut juste voir ce qu'il y a dehors.
I will ask him to take Bear out, so we can have breakfast.Je vais lui demander de sortir Bear, pour qu'on puisse prendre le petit déjeuner.
The rice section is over there.Le rayon des riz est ici.
Do you like them with or without the skin on?Tu les veux avec ou sans la peau?
Do you want me to slice the mushrooms for you?Tu veux que je coupe les champignons pour toi?
Hello Mike, not much, how are you?Salut Mike, pas vraiment, et toi?
I guess time doesn't pass for you while I'm away.J'imagine que le temps ne s'écoule plus lorsque je ne suis pas là.
I want him to check the heaters in the rooms while he is here!Je voulais qu'il jette un oeil aux radiateurs de la pièce pendant qu'on y est!
Hmm... Tomorrow is a bank holiday.Hum... demain est un jour férié.
No, actually, he is properly toilet trained.Non, à vrai dire, il est très propre.

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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