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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's your maximum monthly budget for the rent?Quel est ton budget mensuel maximum pour la location?
Hey, before you go...Hé, avant que tu ne partes...
Yeah, and the market is good, is Camden Lock in zone-2 or 3?Ouais, et le marché est bon, Carmen Lock est-il en zone 2 ou 3 ?
Sorry, they don't serve chips here...Pardon, ils ne servent pas de chips ici...
That would be great! Do you think it's possible?Ça serait bien ! Penses-tu que ça sera possible ?
I think 4000 quid is big enough.Je crois que 4000 livres c'est déjà pas mal.
Hang on, there is another web site that says...Attends, il y a un autre site qui dit...
I don't think so, trains leave about every 20 minutes.Je ne pense pas, les trains quittent la gare toutes les 20 minutes à peu près.
It definitely costs a lot, but that's not the only problem.Ça coûte très cher effectivement, mais ce n'est pas le seul problème.
Nope, it gives me a headache!Non, j'en aurai la tête qui tourne !
A one year course? What kind of course is it?Un cursus d'un an ? Quel genre de cursus est-ce ?
How long does the flight usually take?Et ils durent combien de temps en général?
Hello madam, are you still on the line?Bonjour madame, êtes vous toujours en ligne ?
How is your mum, does she have any health problems?Comment va ta mère, a-t-elle des problèmes de santé?
I don't want you to spend a fortune.Je n'ai pas envie que tu dépenses une fortune.
Cate, are you okay? You seem a little bit aggressive.Cate, ça va? Tu as l'air un peu aggressive.
Is there anything else you want me to do?Tu veux que je fasse autre chose?
I don't need to wake up very early.Je ne dois pas me lever très tôt.
Is that you, Mike?C'est toi, Mike?
I can cook, of course, but only when I feel like it.Je peux cuisiner, bien sûr, mais seulement quand j'en ai envie.

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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