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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
It sounds like a good deal.いい話みたいね。
I wish you all the best.うまくいくことを願ってるよ。
When I have free time.時間があるときに。
Maybe they prefer electric stoves in shared houses for safety reasons.電気ストーブの方がシェアハウスには好ましいのよきっと、安全上の理由で。
You know, I usually have some early morning lessons.知ってるでしょ、私、普段朝早いレッスンがあるのよ。
Sorry, I forgot to tell you, you need to turn the tap on very gently.ごめんよ、伝え忘れてたんだけど、優しく蛇口をひねる必要があるんだ。
How much are they supposed to pay?彼らはどのくらい支払うことになっているの?
The meeting is not the actual problem!ミーティングが実際の問題じゃないんだ!
Why? What's wrong?なぜ、どうしたの?
Pogo still hates coming to the vet, though!ポゴは獣医に来るのが今でも大っ嫌いだけどね。
They are both okay for me.どっちでも僕は大丈夫だから。
Isn't it faster taking the tube?地下鉄を使う方が速くない?
Don't worry Mike, I think this one is better.心配しないで、マイク。私はこのテーブルで良いと思うわよ。
As I said, it's much easier to open with two people.二人で開けたほうが簡単だって言ったでしょ。
Plus the bathroom and the kitchen are clean.それにお風呂とキッチンがきれいだわ。
But he hisses occasionally, is it normal?でも彼ちょこちょこシャーッってするけど、ふつうかい?
Hmm... Tomorrow is a bank holiday.うーん、明日は公休日ね。
Hello my friend, how are you?やぁ僕の友達よ、調子どうだい?
What else could I do? Do you expect me not to sleep till I die?他にどうすれば良かったんだよ? 死ぬまで寝るなってこと?
You need to change planes at some point on the way.飛行機を途中で乗り継ぐ必要があるのよ。

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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