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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 feel hungry, too.J'ai faim aussi.
Sorry, I forgot to tell you, you need to turn the tap on very gently.Désolé, j'ai oublié de te le dire, tu dois ouvrir le robinet très délicatement.
Why don't you get it then? Do you want to see upstairs or not?Pourquoi ne la prenez-vous pas alors? Vous voulez voir l'étage ou non?
Yes, she is coming back, but isn't it what I always do?Oui, elle revient, mais c'est pas ce que je fais d'habitude?
Yeah, it's not common, but that's what it says in the recipe.Oui, c'est peu commun, mais c'est ce qu'ils suggèrent dans la recette.
I'm calling him now then, do you want anything else?Je l'appelle maintenant alors, tu as besoin de quelque chose?
I don't know, maximum 33?Je ne sais pas, 33 ans maximum ?
Hi there, are you ready?Salut, t'es prête?
Yeah, but the room is square and there are only four main objects in it.Ouais, mais la chambre est carrée et il n'y a que quatre meubles principaux dedans.
Did you say Russia? That's unusual!Russie t'as dit? C'est assez inhabituel!
My favourite movie is Pulp Fiction.Mon film favori est Pulp Fiction.
Nope, oyster cards are only for transport in London.Non, les oyster cards ne sont valables que pour les transports à Londres.
Kisses to you, too, I'll call you when I get there!Bisous à toi aussi, je t'appellerai quand je serai là-bas !
Anyway, this is Cate and her friends from work.Enfin, voici Cate et ses collègues de travail.
It only takes 15 or 20 minutes.Cela ne prends que 15 ou 20 minutes.
For the risotto, I need some arborio rice.Pour le risotto, j'ai besoin de riz arborio.
Toby! This is Cate, she is my... friend, from London.Toby! C'est Cate, c'est... mon amie, de Londres.
I don't think it's a suitable movie for kids, dear.Je ne pense pas que ça soit un film approprié aux enfants, chéri.
Hang on, there is another web site that says...Attends, il y a un autre site qui dit...
He also wants to increase our rent by 50%!Il veut aussi augmenter le loyer de 50%!

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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