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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
Huh, it's quite good money!Ого, это очень хорошие деньги!
We don't have that system in Brighton yet.Но у нас нет ещё этой системы в Брайтоне.
Isn't it faster taking the tube?А разве не будет быстрее поехать на метро?
Okay, how much salt do you want me to add?Ладно, сколько соли мне добавить?
Excuse me sir, here are your drinks and the menu.Простите, сэр, вот ваши напитки и меню.
My friend noted here it is your wedding anniversary!Мой друг сделал тут пометку, что у вас годовщина свадьбы!
Well, that's another problem!Ну, это ещё одна проблема!
Excuse me, I need to go to the bathroom.Простите меня, мне надо в ванную комнату.
Yes, that's a good idea.Да, хорошая идея.
And secondly, vets are so expensive!И, во-вторых, ветеринары такие дорогие!
I am planning to sleep in a bit since it's a holiday.Я планирую выспаться, так как завтра выходной.
I don't know, maximum 33?Я не знаю, максимум 33?
Are you really asking me that question?Ты спрашиваешь меня об этом серьёзно?
Nope, I don't cook fancy things, only regular dishes.Нет, я не готовлю ничего замысловатого, только обычные блюда.
Exactly, I hate getting woken up in the middle of the night!Точно, ненавижу, когда меня будят посреди ночи!
Anyway, do you live around here, too?Как бы то ни было, ты тоже живёшь неподалёку отсюда?
Okay, how long is it, do you know?Ладно, а какой он длины, ты знаешь?
Erm, we don't have any, but there is someone else's bread.Эм, нет, но вот тут есть чей-то хлеб.
Thanks father, where is Bear's lead?Спасибо, папочка, где поводок Беара?
No, but I definitely don't want to live in that house anymore!Нет, но я точно не хочу жить в этом доме больше!

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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