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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'm sorry for not showing up at your opening.Je suis désolé de ne pas avoir été là à l'inauguration.
A one year course? What kind of course is it?Un cursus d'un an ? Quel genre de cursus est-ce ?
The rice section is over there.Le rayon des riz est ici.
My lovely wife always tells me how good your spring rolls are.Ma chérie bien-aimée me dit toujours à quel point vos rouleaux de printemps sont bons.
I live just opposite the pub.Je vis en face du pub.
Oh my god! It’s almost 12 o’clock.Oh mon dieu ! il est presque 12 heures.
That's nice, I guess I like the house very much!C'est génial, je crois que j'adore cette maison!
That's nice, the cupboards look good, the bench is okay...C'est sympa, les placards on l'air bien, le banc est correct...
Hey, there is a stranger in the toilet, who is he?Hé, il y a un inconnu dans les toilettes, c'est qui?
Bear is okay with cats, but definitely not with dogs.Bear supporte tout à fait les chats, mais pas les chiens.
I guess time doesn't pass for you while I'm away.J'imagine que le temps ne s'écoule plus lorsque je ne suis pas là.
Don't worry, we don't do it everyday.Ne t'en fais pas, nous ne le faisons pas tous les jours.
It says best before 25th of February.Il est indiqué au mieux avant le 25 Février.
Anyway, what else do we have left to do now?Peu importe, que nous reste-t-il à faire désormais ?
It's about a web project.C'est à propos d'un projet web.
Okay, how much salt do you want me to add?Ok, combien de sel veux-tu que je mette?
Are you the only smoker in the house?Es-tu le seul fumeur dans la maison ?
Do you really think it looks like we have a cleaner?Est-ce qu'on a une tête à avoir un domestique?
Do you go to the Windmill often?Allez-vous souvent au Moulin à Vent ?
They weigh everything at the checkout.Ils pèsent tout à la caisse.

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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