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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
Bear hates being at a vet, too.Bear aussi déteste aller chez le vétérinaire.
50% of 135 is 67.50... And it comes to totally 202.50.50% de 135 c'est 67.50... Ça fait 202.50 au total.
It doesn't matter, I think they are the same distance away.Ce n'est pas grave, je pense qu'elles sont à la même distance.
Which website do you use?Tu utilises quel site web?
It's Marvin Gaye, from the 60's, but this is the remix.C'est Marvin Gaye, des années 60, mais c'est un remix.
That's why you have a headache now!C'est pour ça que tu as mal à la tête!
We call it a sixth sense!On appelle ça un sixième sens !
He is a Chow Chow.C'est un Chow Chow.
I am planning to sleep in a bit since it's a holiday.J'avais pour intention de domir un peu vu que c'est un jour férié.
Yes I did, why, isn't it normal?Si, n'est-ce pas normal?
What’s their name?Comment s'appelle-t-il ?
My husband and I really appreciate it.Mon mari et moi sommes vraiment contents.
You need to press the button down and turn it right.Tu dois appuyer sur le bouton et le tourner vers la droite.
No, it's the owner, she is an old lady and very strict about that.Non, c'est la propriétaire, c'est une vieille dame et elle est très stricte à propos de ça.
No, she is totally fine, thankfully.Non elle va très bien, heureusement.
No, because she is mental and can harm Pogo or Bear!Non, parce qu'elle est folle et qu'elle peut faire du mal à Pogo ou Bear !
What do you expect English teachers to look like?Et à quoi ressemble un professeur d'anglais ?
That's extreme, I don't think we have a mortar and pestle.C'est spécifique. Je ne pense pas qu'on ait un mortier et un pilon.
Do you live around here?Vivez-vous prêt d'ici ?
No, but it's not good for him to take the stairs up and down everyday.Non, mais monter et descendre les escaliers tous les jours n'est pas bon pour lui.

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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