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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
Thanks, but I don't have time to stay.Merci, mais je n'ai pas le temps de rester.
He looks like he is interested in you!Il semble s'intéresser à toi !
He wouldn't run away, he just wants to check what's outside.Il ne s'enfuirait pas, il veut juste voir ce qu'il y a dehors.
Are you serious?Vous êtes sérieuse ?
And on the ground floor we have easy access to the garden.Et, au rez de chaussé, on a un accès facile au jardin.
Yes, the guy with the beard is Mike.Oui, le gars avec la barbe c'est bien Mike.
Ah, I'm very sorry, but we're fully booked tonight!Ah, je suis désolée, nous sommes compets ce soir !
And Pogo gets very scared of the crowd and the noise.Et Pogo a très peur à cause de la foule et du bruit.
Why don't you answer your phone?Pourquoi ne réponds-tu pas à ton téléphone ?
That's why the rent is much lower than average.C'est pour ça que le loyer est bien plus bas que la moyenne.
Do you want me to call them?Tu veux que je les appelle ?
I'd like to one day, when they invent teleportation.J'aimerais y aller, le jour où ils inventent la téléportation.
Not long, my lessons start at 12:30.Pas longtemps, mes cours commencent à 12h30.
But before we go, can you call them and ask if they are okay with pets?Mais d'abord, tu peux les appeler pour voir s'ils sont d'accord pour les animaux?
Do you go to the Windmill often?Allez-vous souvent au Moulin à Vent ?
So, I guess you are from Australia.Donc, tu viens d'Australie si je ne m'abuse.
Is that what you want me to do?C'est ce que tu veux que je fasse?
Sorry, I don't have much time, can I tell you the story when I'm back?Désolé, je n'ai pas trop le temps, je peux continuer l'histoire quand je reviens?
Well, instead of chicken you can try the duck, it's yummy!Bien, à la place du poulet tu pourrais essayer le canard, c'est bon !
Right! Who wants chardonnay, then?Bien ! Qui veut du Chardonney alors ?

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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