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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
Yeah, but the room is square and there are only four main objects in it.そうだけど、部屋は四角形で物は 4 つしかないんだよ。
Hello, my name is Mike, I'm Cate's boyfriend...こんにちは。マイクといいます。ケイトの彼氏です…
Oh, sorry, I didn't know I wasn't allowed to order what I want!すまないね。自分が頼みたいものを頼めないとは思ってなかったよ!
Here we go, I'm sure it means they pay much less.ほらみろ。僕らより支払いがかなり少ないんじゃないか。
He just moved from Brighton and lives around here.ブライトンから引っ越してきたばかりで、このあたりに住んでいるの。
Hello, I'm sorry, but there is no chardonnay left, Cate.やあ、悪いんだけどシャルドネは残ってなかったんだ、ケイト。
Nope, it gives me a headache!ダメよ。頭痛がするもの!
Well, not really! I don't like cooking much.えっと、そうでもない!料理するのそんなに好きじゃないの。
Shall we meet at the train station, or do you want me to pick you up from your house?駅で会いたい、それとも家まで迎えに行こうか?
How old are you?あなたは何歳?
Because we know them and have their mobile numbers?僕らは彼らと知り合いだし携帯の番号も持ってるんだよ?
Thanks Rocco, that's all for now.ロッコありがとう、それで今は十分よ。
It's almost 09:30.そろそろ9時30分よ。
Absolutely not, while you are working you smoke like a chimney.絶対にダメよ。模様替えのあいだ煙突みたいに煙を吐き続けるってことじゃない。
You are so realistic dear, where is your wedding ring?ほんとにそれっぽいよ、ケイト。結婚指輪はどこかな?
Hey, we are back.やあ、戻ってきたよ。
No, no, nothing is wrong, no need to worry, we are all fine...いやいや、間違ってなんかいないさ。気にするな。こっちは大丈夫だから…
Yes, it was quite easy, actually, I live very close by.ええ、すぐに見つかったわ。というか私、とても近くに住んでるから。
That's a perfect time to see a house...家を見るにはちょうどいい時間じゃないか…
Why? It looks pretty clean to me!どうして?僕にとってこれはすごく片付いてるよ!

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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