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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
Are you going to say sorry for saying I am stupid then?Vas-tu t'excuser pour avoir dit que j'étais stupide, donc ?
The room is spacious and sunny and the bed looks comfortable!La chambre est spacieuse et le lit a l'air confortable!
Nope, it gives me a headache!Non, j'en aurai la tête qui tourne !
Mike! You can't use people's stuff without asking!Mike! Tu ne peux pas utiliser les affaires des autres sans demander!
Isn't it just a simple meeting cancellation?N'est-ce pas tout simplement une annulation de rendez-vous?
And on the ground floor we have easy access to the garden.Et, au rez de chaussé, on a un accès facile au jardin.
Come on, don't cry, she is just a stupid girl!Allez, ne pleure pas, c'est juste une fille stupide!
Yeah, it's better not to fully fill the bath, it leaks downstairs.Oui, c'est mieux de ne pas la remplir complètement, elle fuit à l'étage d'en dessous.
I like the seafood restaurants there.J'aime les restaurants de crustacés là-bas.
I'm so sorry about the inconvenience.Je suis désolé du malentendu.
Thank you, dear... For helping me to be a liar!Merci, chéri... De m'avoir aidé à être une menteuse !
My laptop is in it.Mon ordinateur est dedans.
He only does it when he is extremely stressed!Il ne le fait que lorsqu'il est extrêmement stressé!
I really don't want to see her again!Je n'ai pas vraiment envie de la voir de nouveau!
You're right, but he is not only here to fix things...Tu as raison, mais il n'est pas seulement là pour réparer les choses...
As I'm a smoker, I prefer sitting outside.Comme je suis fumeur, je préférerais m'asseoir à l'extérieur.
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.
So I want to cook as much as I can now.Alors je veux préparer autant à manger que possible.
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.
When you stop believing we can get a house in Mayfair for 2,400!Lorsque tu arrêteras de croire qu'on peut avoir une maison à Mayfair pour 2400 !

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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