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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
You are very funny mate.T'es très drôle gars.
Is it because it's too violent?Est-ce parce que c'est trop violent ?
Unfortunately, she is a teenager, she is 19!Malheureusement, elle est une adolescente, elle a 19 ans !
I'm really sorry about that!Je suis désolé à propos de ça!
That one is a single room, I want a double.Cette chambre est simple, j'en veux une double.
Yeah, I think the logo looks much better in the centre, what do you think?Ouais, je pense que le logo paraît bien mieux au centre, qu'en penses-tu ?
Sorry, I hope it doesn't ruin your childhood memories...Pardon, J'espère que ça ne ruine pas tes souvenirs d'enfance...
Oh, sorry! You don't like cleaning things, I can do it.Oh, désolée! Tu n'aimes pas nettoyer les choses, je peux le faire.
For the risotto, I need some arborio rice.Pour le risotto, j'ai besoin de riz arborio.
Of course, oh, there is a half-eaten pizza in the oven.Bien sûr, il y a une pizza a moitié mangée dedans.
No, she is totally fine, thankfully.Non elle va très bien, heureusement.
I hope your friends don't mind.J'espère que cela ne dérange pas vos amies.
We're out tonight for Laura.Nous sortons ce soir pour Laura.
Okay, I don't like cooking, but I like tasting food.Ok, je n'aime pas cuisiner mais j'aime goûter la nouriture.
Excuse me ma'am, here is an undamaged packet of rice for you.Excusez-moi madame, voici un paquet de riz neuf pour vous.
I think Diego and I are the only smokers in the house.Je pense que Diego et moi sommes les seuls fumeurs dans la maison.
I guess so, but I want to finish seeing all the houses today.J'ai l'impression, mais je veux finir de visiter toutes les maisons aujourd'hui.
The packets have 2 pieces in them.Les paquets ont 2 pièces.
I don't think it's normal, do you think it's normal?Je ne pense pas que ce soit normal, et toi?
How much garlic do you want?Quelle quantité d'ail veux-tu ?

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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