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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's always the same.いつも同じね。
Alright, deal! You have 3 days to think, starting now!わかったわ、決まりね! 3 日で考えてちょうだいね。今日からよ!
That's where Diego works, too!それディエゴも働いている場所だよ!
I have no idea... But I hope they have a good excuse!検討もつかないね… でも納得のいく言い訳があるのかもね!
My lovely wife always tells me how good your spring rolls are.愛しの妻が、こちらの春巻きがとてもおいしいといつも言ってるもので。
Okay, so do you want me to make 3 serves?わかったわ、じゃあ私に3人分作って欲しい?
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。
How old do I look?何歳に見える?
But before we go, can you call them and ask if they are okay with pets?でもその前に、先方に電話してペットがオーケーか確認してくれるかな?
I'm an English teacher.英語の先生なの。
What line is it on?どの路線?
It's very difficult for me to go there more than once a year.あっちへ1年に1回以上行くのは私にとって難しいわ。
Yes sir, you can have a seat at this table.かしこまりました。こちらへどうぞ。
Are you really asking me that question?本当にそんなこと聞いてるの?
It seems Pogo wants to go into the garden.ポゴは庭に行きたいみたいだな。
It's in Islington, zone-1, it's the best place for me so far.イズリントンの第一区だよ。僕にとって今までで一番いいところだよ。
Sorry, I hope it doesn't ruin your childhood memories...ひどいよね。君の子供の頃の思い出が台無しになってなければいいけど…
I took Bear out and I'm just about to leave.僕はベアを散歩へ連れ出し、今から出るところだよ。
I wish you all the best.うまくいくことを願ってるよ。
Hello dear, how is it going, do you need any help?ケイト、調子はどう? 何か手伝おうか?

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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