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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
That's a good question!C'est une bonne question !
Do you like red or white onions?Tu préfères les oignons rouges ou blancs?
Did you check carefully, don't we have any at all?Est-ce que t'as bien vérifié, on en a aucun?
Yes sir, you can have a seat at this table.Oui monsieur, vous pouvez vous asseoir à cette table.
Why? It looks pretty clean to me!Pourquoi? Il a l'air plutôt propre!
Don't worry, we don't do it everyday.Ne t'en fais pas, nous ne le faisons pas tous les jours.
Come on, don't cry, she is just a stupid girl!Allez, ne pleure pas, c'est juste une fille stupide!
Good point, I'm sure they don't pay that much!Bien vu, je suis sûr qu'ils ne paient pas autant!
Yes, it is, but yours isn't so obvious.Oui, c'est clair, mais le tien n'est pas si flagrant.
I've finally completed it and tomorrow is the big day!Je l'ai finalement terminé et demain est un grand jour !
I hope he gets well soon.J'espère qu'il récupérera rapidement.
I'm sorry to say that no pets are allowed in the house!Je suis désolé de vous dire qu'aucun n'animal n'est autorisé dans la maison!
I haven't been there before, where is it?Je n'avais jamais été là-bas auparavant, où est-ce que c'est ?
Do you want me to put the chicken into the cooker first?Tu veux que je mette le poulet dans la cocotte?
Do you know her well?La connais-tu bien ?
Normally, girls check the wine list for half an hour before they order.Normalement, les filles regardent la liste de vins pendant une demie heure avant de commander quoi que ce soit.
Did I? I don't know... What is it?Ah bon? Je ne sais pas... Qu'est-ce que c'est?
Sh*t! I can't believe it's already 10:30!Merde ! Il est déjà 22:30 !
No, I haven't, I don't know what's yours in the fridge.Non, je ne sais pas ce qu'il y a dans ton frigo.
What’s their name?Comment s'appelle-t-il ?

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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