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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 live just opposite the pub.Je vis en face du pub.
Hmm.. I think it's overdue.Hmm... Je pense que c'est périmé.
Oh god, I feel too tired now.Oh mon dieu, je suis trop fatiguée là.
I want him to check the heaters in the rooms while he is here!Je voulais qu'il jette un oeil aux radiateurs de la pièce pendant qu'on y est!
I'm on my way to Brighton, nearly there!Je suis sur la route pour Brighton, je suis presque arrivé!
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.
How do you get to Brighton?Comment allez-vous à Brighton ?
Do you know her well?La connais-tu bien ?
Pogo is my little cat, is there a problem with that?Pogo est mon petit chat, y'a-t-il un problème?
What line is it on?Quelle ligne il y a-t-il dessus ?
Are they older or younger?Sont-elles plus ou moins jeunes que toi?
Sorry, I hope it doesn't ruin your childhood memories...Pardon, J'espère que ça ne ruine pas tes souvenirs d'enfance...
Yep, she was born in Australia, but her mother is Japanese.Ouais, elle est née en Australie, mais sa mère est japonaise.
I need some parsley, but it looks a bit limp.J'ai besoin de persil, mais ils ne semblent pas frais.
I don't like their chardonnay.Je n'aime pas leur Chardonnay.
Yeah, I've got it!Ouais, je l'ai!
Do they weigh them here or at the checkout?Les pèsent-ils ici où à la caisse ?
Don't worry Diego, it's not related to you!Ne t'inquiète pas Diego, ce n'est pas à propos de toi!
Why don't you get it then? Do you want to see upstairs or not?Pourquoi ne la prenez-vous pas alors? Vous voulez voir l'étage ou non?
Yes, it is, but yours isn't so obvious.Oui, c'est clair, mais le tien n'est pas si flagrant.

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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