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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 okay, I don't mind.C'est okay, ça ne me dérange pas.
Well, not really! I don't like cooking much.Eh bien, pas vraiment! Je n'aime pas cuisiner tant que ça.
Really? Sade is one of my favourites, too.Vraiment ? Sade est l'un de mes groupes favoris aussi.
How old are you?Quel âge avez-vous ?
You are very funny mate.T'es très drôle gars.
Do you live around here?Vivez-vous prêt d'ici ?
I hope he gets well soon.J'espère qu'il récupérera rapidement.
But for how many people?Mais pour combien de personnes?
I'm an English teacher.Je suis professeur d'anglais.
You never pick Bear's poo up from the pavement.Tu ne ramasses jamais la crotte de Bear sur le sol.
He hasn't realised that we are at a vet yet.Il n'a pas encore compris que nous étions chez le vétérinaire.
I want to try the sauvignon blanc.Je voudrais essayer le Sauvignon Blanc.
He is a plumber, dear, apparently it's clogged.C'est un plombier chéri, apparemment elles sont bouchées.
I prefer red onions.Je préfère les oignons rouges.
Yes, it is, but yours isn't so obvious.Oui, c'est clair, mais le tien n'est pas si flagrant.
Of course, oh, there is a half-eaten pizza in the oven.Bien sûr, il y a une pizza a moitié mangée dedans.
You are absolutely right!Vous avez absolument raison !
I mean, do you cook Asian or other kinds of cuisines?Je veux dire, tu prépares de la nouriture Asiatique ou d'autres pays?
Of course, 2 tomatoes are enough, I think.Bien sûr, 2 tomates sont suffisantes je crois.
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.

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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