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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
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.
Depends on where you look.Ça dépend où tu regardes.
It's all your fault! I feel so embarrassed now...C'est entièrement de ta faute ! Je me sens tellement embarrassée maintenant...
It's a kind of welcoming party for her.C'est un peu une fête de bienvenue pour elle.
They are both okay for me.Tous les deux me vont.
I mostly cook meat, fish and chicken dishes.J'ai l'habitude de préparer des plats à base de viande, poison et volaille.
Last night we were open till very late, and you know her excuse.Pendant la soirée d'hier, nous avons été ouverts jusqu'à très tard, et tu connais son excuse.
Set times always stress me out.Les temps prédéfinis me stressent toujours.
I think I'm going to order some duck, it's delicious.Je crois que je vais commander du canard, c'est délicieux.
As I'm a smoker, I prefer sitting outside.Comme je suis fumeur, je préférerais m'asseoir à l'extérieur.
Calm down dear, I don't think he realises what he says.Calme toi chéri, je ne pense pas qu'il se rend compte de ce qu'il dit.
It doesn't matter, I think they are the same distance away.Ce n'est pas grave, je pense qu'elles sont à la même distance.
You look a bit sad, are you okay?Tu sembles un peu triste, tout va bien?
Erm... While your hands are already dirty...Hum... Alors que tes mains sont encore sales...
Thank you, dear... For helping me to be a liar!Merci, chéri... De m'avoir aidé à être une menteuse !
There is no direct flight from London to Perth.Il n'y a pas d vol direct de Londres à Perth.
You are welcome, here is the menu, madam.De rien, voici le menu, madame.
He's a... Sorry Mike, what do you do?Il est... désolé Mike, que faites-vous ?
Are you going to say sorry for saying I am stupid then?Vas-tu t'excuser pour avoir dit que j'étais stupide, donc ?
Are there any fries or any kind of snacks?Y a-t-il des frites ou quelque chose à grignotter ?

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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