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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
There is no direct flight from London to Perth.Il n'y a pas d vol direct de Londres à Perth.
Do you want me to slice the mushrooms for you?Tu veux que je coupe les champignons pour toi?
I don't want you to spend a fortune.Je n'ai pas envie que tu dépenses une fortune.
He is fine.Il va bien.
I don't like their chardonnay.Je n'aime pas leur Chardonnay.
Hi, is your cat okay?Bonjour, est-ce que votre chat va bien ?
See you Mike, hope to see you again.Merci Mike, en espérant te revoir.
I'm a web designer.Je suis web designer.
Is it because it's too violent?Est-ce parce que c'est trop violent ?
Yes, it was quite easy, actually, I live very close by.Oui, c'était assez facile en fait, j'habite pas loin.
My cat is in the garden.Mon Chat est dans le jardin.
Because I'm sure they don't serve bugs in London!Parce que je sûre qu'ils ne servent pas d'insectes à Londres !
It's the second one from the top.C'est le deuxième en partant du haut.
Did I? I don't know... What is it?Ah bon? Je ne sais pas... Qu'est-ce que c'est?
I'm an English teacher.Je suis professeur d'anglais.
But I want to see Brighton Pier before the sun sets.Mais j'ai envie de voir la jetée de Brighton avant que le soleil ne se couche.
Where is Flora, isn't she here?Où est Flora, n'est-elle pas là?
It seems there is no one in the house!On dirait qu'il n'y a personne à la maison!
My rent is monthly, I pay £600 per month.Je paye mensuellement, 600£ par mois.
Yeah, it's normal, he even hisses at my new socks sometimes!Ouais, c'est normal, il feule même quand j'achète de nouvelles chaussettes!

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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