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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 have no idea... But I hope they have a good excuse!Je n'en ai aucune idée... Mais j'espère que cette personne a une bonne excuse!
It's not much less... There is a slight difference!C'est pas très loin de là... Il y a une infime différence!
What do you want me to do with them?Tu veux que je fasse quoi avec?
I've got a meeting with some people.Je dois voir des gens.
I can't imagine myself being on a plane for that long!Je n'arrive pas à m'imaginer dans un avion aussi longtemps!
But it's my favourite restaurant...Mais c'est mon restaurant favori...
Who is Mike, darling?Qui est Mike, chéri ?
Is it possible to move in tomorrow?C'est possible d'emménager demain?
Why don't we pay 100 more each, and get a house in Mayfair?Pourquoi payerions-nous pas 100 de plus chacun et avoir une maison à Mayfair ?
Whose cat?... Do you mean my cat?Le chat de qui?... Tu veux dire mon chat?
I wasn't expecting anything like this to happen, so I have no plan.Je ne m'attendais pas à ce que quelque chose comme ça arrive, j'ai pas de plan.
That's a good choice, they do great calamari here, too.Il s'agit d'un bon choix, ils font du bon calamar ici aussi.
There is a little market near the school.Il y a une petite boutique à côté de l'école.
Nope, it gives me a headache!Non, j'en aurai la tête qui tourne !
Is it possible not to be able to find return tickets?C'est possible de ne pas en trouver?
Hope to see you later.En espérant vous revoir.
It sounds like a good deal.Cela me semble bien.
Yeah, I guess normally you go to work around 06:30.Ouais, d'habitude tu vas au travail vers 6h30.
Hmm, I guess it's a bit old, but it's still my favourite.Heu, je pense que c'est un peu vieux, mais c'est mon favori tout de même.
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