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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
Thank you, see you there on Saturday at 13:00.Merci, à Samedi 13h alors.
Sorry, I forgot to tell you, you need to turn the tap on very gently.Désolé, j'ai oublié de te le dire, tu dois ouvrir le robinet très délicatement.
I guess mine is older than yours!Je pense que le mien est plus vieux que le tiens !
The room is spacious and sunny and the bed looks comfortable!La chambre est spacieuse et le lit a l'air confortable!
Bear hates being at a vet, too.Bear aussi déteste aller chez le vétérinaire.
That's nice, I like the music and the lyrics.C'est joli, j'aime la musique et les paroles.
Yes sir, you can have a seat at this table.Oui monsieur, vous pouvez vous asseoir à cette table.
It seems there is no one in the house!On dirait qu'il n'y a personne à la maison!
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!
Do you really think it looks like we have a cleaner?Est-ce qu'on a une tête à avoir un domestique?
Do you want me to tell her that you are here?Veux-tu que j'aille lui dire que tu es là?
I hate them buzzing around my ear all night long and waking me up.Je déteste lorsque qu'ils volent autour de mes oreilles toute la nuit et lorsqu'ils me réveillent?
And he looks about 3 years old now.Et il semble avoir 3 ans maintenant.
Does the kid think he is a robot or the robot think it's a kid?L'enfant pense qu'il est un robot ou le robot pense qu'il est un enfant ?
You sound like a mix of British and Australian.On dirait un mélange entre l'accent Britannique et Australien.
It's not a nice thing to do.C'est une bonne chose à faire.
I am, I have to be there at 12:30.Si, je dois y être pour 12h30.
Is your father sick?Ton père est-il malade?
Where is my f*cking tenner?Où sont mes p*tains de dix balles?
Sure, our kitchen is newly refurbished...Bien sûr, notre cuisine a récemment été fournie...

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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