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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 hope you are aware it's your last 3 days to find a house...J'espère que tu es au courant qu'il te reste trois jours pour trouver une maison...
No, this one is the shop's own brand, that's why it's not expensive.Non, celui-ci est celui de la marque du magasin, c'est pourquoi il n'est pas si cher.
But I think that's only for older women.Mais je pense que ce n'est que pour les femmes plus âgées.
What's your favourite movie?Quel est ton film préféré ?
Well, maybe we can get a 2 bedroom flat. What do you think?Bien, peut-être que nous pourrions avoir un appartement avec deux chambres. Qu'en penses-tu ?
Do you feel a bit better now?Te sens-tu un peu mieux maintenant?
So do you want me to find a house by myself?Donc veux-tu que je trouve une maison de moi-même ?
By the way, the deposit is £3,000 and non-negotiable...Au fait, l'acompte est de 3000£ et c'est non-négociable...
He is a plumber, dear, apparently it's clogged.C'est un plombier chéri, apparemment elles sont bouchées.
Erm... They pay 170 weekly.Erm... Ils payent 170 par semaine.
Don't worry Diego, it's not related to you!Ne t'inquiète pas Diego, ce n'est pas à propos de toi!
Oh god, it's the second thing I hate doing in the kitchen!Oh, mon Dieu, c'est la deuxième chose que je déteste faire dans la cuisine!
But that's true, some Chows are a bit aggressive.Mais c'est vrai, quelques chow-chows sont un peu agressifs.
Hey, before you go...Hé, avant que tu ne partes...
You need to press the button down and turn it right.Tu dois appuyer sur le bouton et le tourner vers la droite.
Sure, our kitchen is newly refurbished...Bien sûr, notre cuisine a récemment été fournie...
I have two more lessons, I finish at three thirty.J'ai encore deux cours, je finis à trois heures trente.
Kisses to you, too, I'll call you when I get there!Bisous à toi aussi, je t'appellerai quand je serai là-bas !
Don't worry Mike, I think this one is better.Ne t'en fais pas Mike, je pense que celle-ci est meilleure.
You don't know the story behind it.Tu ne connais pas l'histoire que se cache derrière.

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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