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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
What kind of music do you like the most?Quel type de musique aimes-tu le plus ?
It's not a big deal but it's quite an important thing to mention.C'est pas ouf mais c'est assez important que tu me le dises.
That's right, I think pressure cookers are quite dangerous, too!C'est vrai, je pense que les cocottes minutes sont dangeureuses aussi!
I'm really amazed by the structure of this station.Je suis vraiment impressionnée par l'architecture de cette gare.
I live very close by.Je vis très proche d'ici.
So it comes to 2,800 a month!Donc cela revient à 2800 par mois !
Hi there, are you ready?Salut, t'es prête?
Yes, he is totally fine after resting for a while.Oui, il va très bien après s'être reposé pendant un certain temps.
Oh, your girlfriend's cat... Does she live here with you?Oh, le chat de ta petite amie... Elle habite ici aussi?
No, I have really bad allergies.Non, j'ai de mauvaises allergies.
Is your dog a Chow Chow?Est-ce que votre chien est un Chow Chow ?
Right! Who wants chardonnay, then?Bien ! Qui veut du Chardonney alors ?
I don't think it's possible to find anymore variations.Je ne pense pas qu'il soit possible de trouver plus de configurations.
Yes, I think she's great!Oui !
Nope, it gives me a headache!Non, j'en aurai la tête qui tourne !
These days I'm into 60's, 70's remixes.En ce moment, je suis plutôt remix des années 60 et 70.
So I want to cook as much as I can now.Alors je veux préparer autant à manger que possible.
Alright, I think I know who he is...Très bien, je pense que je sais qui sait...
Let me check, we only need butter.Laisse-moi vérifier, nous n'avons seulement besoin que de beurre.
But I don't think I can use them all, there are too many!Mais je ne pense pas pouvoir tous les utiliser, il y en a trop!

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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