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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
Can I get you some more drinks?Voulez-vous que je rafraîchisse vos boissons tout d'abord monsieur?
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?
How are you?Et vous ?
Come on dear, I know you want me to!Allez chéri, je sais que tu le veux!
I can bring him with me when I come back for breakfast.Je peux l'amener ici avec moi quand je reviens pour le petit déjeuner.
What kind of music do you like the most?Quel type de musique aimes-tu le plus ?
Yes, I like them, too.Oui, je les aime aussi.
Do you mean Rebecca and Cecilia?Tu parles de Rebecca et Cecilia ?
How old are you?Quel âge avez-vous ?
Yeah, it is very important for me, actually.Oui, c'est très important pour moi, en fait.
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.
By the way, the deposit is £3,000 and non-negotiable...Au fait, l'acompte est de 3000£ et c'est non-négociable...
No, actually, he is properly toilet trained.Non, à vrai dire, il est très propre.
Hm, it's comes to roughly £150 a week, it's about the same.Hum, ça fait à peu près 150£ par semaine, c'est presque la même chose.
I've experienced how difficult and expensive it can be.J'ai déjà vu à quel point ils étaient chers.
What's up? Is everything okay?Ça va? Tout va bien?
Oh sorry dear, my husband has some difficulties hearing...Oh, désolé mon cher, mon mari à des difficultés pour entendre...
Why? What's wrong?Pourquoi, qu'est-ce qui ne va pas ?
Erm... Yeah... Sure! It's our first anniversary!Heu... Ouais... Bien sûr ! C'est notre premier anniversaire !
Is there any other cat around?Il y en a un autre ici?

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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