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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
Her name is Ayumi!Son nom est Ayumi !
Yep, she was born in Australia, but her mother is Japanese.Ouais, elle est née en Australie, mais sa mère est japonaise.
Do you have another one?Tu en as une autre?
Do you want me to make you a cup of tea or coffee?Tu veux que je te fasse un thé ou un café?
Hey, before you go...Hé, avant que tu ne partes...
The ones at the bottom look fresher.Ceux du bas semblent plus frais.
Oh, I think I know them.Oh, je crois que je sais ce que c'est.
Okay, if you say so, I trust you!Ok, si tu le dis, je te crois!
It's like, the bus you are waiting for never comes.C'est comme quand le bus que vous attendez n'arrive jamais.
I don't like going to hospitals, either.Je n'aime pas aller à l'hôpital non plus.
Yes, the guy with the beard is Mike.Oui, le gars avec la barbe c'est bien Mike.
Is it a single or a double room?C'est une chambre simple ou double?
I don't want to stay in this house anymore!Je ne veux plus rester dans cette maison!
Also, I think we all need to leave soon.Je pense que nous devons tous partir bientôt.
Yes it is, how are you?Oui c'est moi, comment vas-tu?
Those kind of irresponsible people make me angry!Ce genre de personnes irresponsables m'énervent!
Yeah, you are right, it's more useful when you have less things.Ouais, tu as raison, c'est plus utile lorsque nous avons peu de choses.
But sometimes I feel guilty not being there!Mais parfois, je me sens coupable de ne pas être là!
I hope you are aware it's your last 3 days to find a house...J'espère que tu es au courant qu'il te reste trois jours pour trouver une maison...
The rice section is over there.Le rayon des riz est ici.

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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