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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
He wouldn't run away, he just wants to check what's outside.Il ne s'enfuirait pas, il veut juste voir ce qu'il y a dehors.
Do you like red or white onions?Tu préfères les oignons rouges ou blancs?
How dare he... He is so stupid!!!Comment ose-t-il... Il est tellement stupide!!!
Is it possible to move in tomorrow?C'est possible d'emménager demain?
Nope, as I said before, they live in Australia.Non, comme je l'ai déjà dit, ils habitent en Australie.
You never pick Bear's poo up from the pavement.Tu ne ramasses jamais la crotte de Bear sur le sol.
I live just opposite the pub.Je vis en face du pub.
I think so, he can look around while Bear is not here.Je crois que ça ira, il peut faire le tour pendant que Bear n'est pas là.
I'm unleashing him now, is that okay for you?Je vais le lâcher, ça te va?
In these cases, Pogo stays home alone with no food and no attention.Dans ce cas, Pogo reste seul à la maison sans nourriture ni attention.
Does anyone else want something to drink?Est-ce que quelqu'un d'autre veut quelque chose à boire ?
That would be great! Do you think it's possible?Ça serait bien ! Penses-tu que ça sera possible ?
Erm, I can't work it out, I guess it's more than 150 years old.Et bien, je n'y arrive pas, je pense que ça fait bien plus que 150 ans.
How is it my fault?Comment ça c'est de ma faute ?
I'm a bit paranoid about it.Je suis un peu paranoïaque à propos de ça.
You are right, is there anything you want me to buy on the way?Tu as raison, il y a-t-il quelque chose que tu veuilles acheter pour moi en chemin?
There is a little market near the school.Il y a une petite boutique à côté de l'école.
Mike, teriyaki is Japanese, we are at a Chinese restaurant.Mike, le teriyaki c'est japonais, nous sommes dans un restaurant Chinois.
Nope, oyster cards are only for transport in London.Non, les oyster cards ne sont valables que pour les transports à Londres.
Um, I don't feel like eating anything but fish today.Et bien, je sens que je ne mangerai rien à part du poisson aujourd'hui.

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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