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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
I can't believe you still don't get it!Je n'arrive pas à croire que tu n'aies toujours pas compris !
Yes, they are all around 2 pounds.Oui, ils coûtent tous à peu près 2 livres.
I'm really sorry about that!Je suis désolé à propos de ça!
That would be great! Do you think it's possible?Ça serait bien ! Penses-tu que ça sera possible ?
I guess I can meet you there at 20:30, or is it too late?Je pense qu'on peut se voir là-bas vers 20h30, ou est-ce trop tard ?
As they say, time is the best medicine.Comme ils disent, le temps est le meilleur des médicaments.
Oh, I think I know them.Oh, je crois que je sais ce que c'est.
Hey, what happened? Is everything okay?Hé, qu'est-ce qui ss'est passé? Tout va bien?
Hello guys, you must be Cate, I'm Joseph.Bonjour les gars, vous devez être Cate, je suis Joseph.
They don't usually work after ten o'clock.Ils ne travaillent généralement pas après dix heures.
Do you feel a bit better now?Te sens-tu un peu mieux maintenant?
Yes, Bear eats one and a half cats everyday for breakfast.Oui, Bear mange un chat et demi par jour pour son petit déjeuner.
Well this is how it is... do you want to see upstairs?Eh bien, c'est comme ça... vous voulez voir l'étage?
Okay, the total is £36.74, sir.Okay, le montant est de 36.74 livres monsieur.
How are things going, is everything ok?Comment les choses se passent-ils, tout va bien?
No, I'm not lying! I never lie.Non, je ne mens pas! Je mens jamais.
I didn't say it's your fault, but it's your turn now...Je n'ai pas dit que c'était de ta faut, mais c'est ton tour maintenant...
Sorry, is it possible to see it this Saturday after 2 o'clock?Désolé, c'est possible de se voir ce Samedi après 14h?
Thank god there is nothing to worry about.Merci, tout va bien.
No, actually, he is properly toilet trained.Non, à vrai dire, il est très propre.

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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