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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
That's why you can't find the answer!C'est pourquoi tu ne peux pas trouver la réponse !
Hello guys, you must be Cate, I'm Joseph.Bonjour les gars, vous devez être Cate, je suis Joseph.
Shall we meet at the train station, or do you want me to pick you up from your house?Rejoignons-nous à la station de train ou voulez-vous que je vienne vous chercher de chez vous ?
The meeting is not the actual problem!Le rendez-vous n'est pas le problème en soi!
How often do you have free time, then?Et quand avez-vous du temps libre ?
Okay, if you say so, I trust you!Ok, si tu le dis, je te crois!
What do you want me to do with them?Tu veux que je fasse quoi avec?
Does the kid think he is a robot or the robot think it's a kid?L'enfant pense qu'il est un robot ou le robot pense qu'il est un enfant ?
Yes it is, how are you?Oui c'est moi, comment vas-tu?
Is that right?C'est cela ?
No, she is a uni student in Russia.Non, elle est étudiante à l'université en Russie.
Oh sorry, unfortunately, that one is reserved.Oh, je m'en vois navrée, celle-ci est réservée.
Which appointment? Do you mean the house in Angel?Quel rendez-vous? Tu veux dire la maison à Angel?
The recipe is for 6 people.La recette est pour 6 personnes.
It's half past 4, so we are here right on time.Il est 4 heure et demi, on est donc pile à l'heure.
I'm just teasing you, dear, 200 degrees is okay!Je rigolais chéri, 200 degrés suffisent!
Yes, there are some knives, too.Oui, il y en a aussi.
Thanks Rocco, that's all for now.Merci Rocco, c'est bon pour l'instant.
It doesn't matter, I think they are the same distance away.Ce n'est pas grave, je pense qu'elles sont à la même distance.
Okay, who sings it?Okay, qui les chante ?

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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