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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
Certainly honey, do you want a glass or a bottle?Bien sûr cherie, tu veux un verre ou une bouteille ?
Is that okay for you?Ça te va?
He is a plumber, dear, apparently it's clogged.C'est un plombier chéri, apparemment elles sont bouchées.
No worries, everybody uses my stuff all the time.Pas de problème, tout le monde se sert de mes affaires.
Do you want me to make you a cup of tea or coffee?Tu veux que je te fasse un thé ou un café?
Ah, I'm very sorry, but we're fully booked tonight!Ah, je suis désolée, nous sommes compets ce soir !
Bear is okay with cats, but definitely not with dogs.Bear supporte tout à fait les chats, mais pas les chiens.
You know, she is normally an extremely quiet and calm person.Tu sais, c'est une personne très silencieuse et très calme d'habitude.
Do you know her well?La connais-tu bien ?
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.
What's your favourite movie?Quel est ton film préféré ?
I guess I can meet you there at 20:30, or is it too late?Je pense qu'on peut se voir là-bas vers 20h30, ou est-ce trop tard ?
How much rice do you need?Quelle quantité de riz as-tu besoin?
Yes, that's the one.Oui c'est celui-là.
My laptop is in it.Mon ordinateur est dedans.
Yes it is, how are you?Oui c'est moi, comment vas-tu?
Do you have any relatives in London?Et tu as des proches à Londres?
I think Diego and I are the only smokers in the house.Je pense que Diego et moi sommes les seuls fumeurs dans la maison.
Everything is the same as it's advertised.C'est comme sur la pub.
Okay, it seems they have no aggression towards each other.Ok, on dirait qu'il n'y a aucune agression entre eux.

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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