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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
Come on, Mike, it's not about me being home.Por favor, Mike, não se trata de eu estar em casa.
That's right, I think pressure cookers are quite dangerous, too!Isso é verdade, eu acho que as panelas de pressão também são bastante perigosas!
But I think that's only for older women.Mas eu acho que é só para as mulheres mais velhas.
But I don't think I can use them all, there are too many!Mas eu não acho que vá conseguir usá-los todos, são demasiados!
Yes it is, how are you?Sim, como está você?
Is that okay for you?Pode ser?
That's true! How much is your rent?Realmente não! Quanto paga pelo aluguel?
Erm... I know I snore occasionally, do I snore everyday?Erm... Eu sei que ronco ocasionalmente, eu ronco todos os dias?
There is no direct flight from London to Perth.Não há voos diretos entre Londres e Perth.
It seems there is no one in the house!Parece que não está ninguém em casa!
There is a little market near the school.Há um pequeno mercado perto da escola.
I don't want to stay in this house anymore!Eu não quero ficar mais nesta casa!
Yes, they are all around 2 pounds.Sim, custam todos cerca de 2 libras.
It seems Pogo wants to go into the garden.Parece que o Pogo quer entrar no jardim.
We are back, where is Bear?Estamos de volta, onde está o Bear?
Why don't we pay 100 more each, and get a house in Mayfair?Por que não pagamos mais 100 cada e arranjamos uma casa em Mayfair?
Yeah, I guess spring is the worst time for allergies!Sim, penso que a primavera é a pior altura para as alergias!
I wake up and make my bed, then tidy my room.Eu acordo e faço a cama e depois arrumo o quarto.
Where are you?Onde você está?
Oh god, I feel too tired now.Nossa, sinto-me demasiado cansada agora.

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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