Online English private lessons and group courses with native speakers.

Click now to take advantage of discounts up to 50%.

Present simple Exercises

( Free Online English Grammar Lessons )

Read time : 2 minutes

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
Last night we were open till very late, and you know her excuse.어젯 밤 아주 늦게까지 영업했거든. 걔는 좀 쉴만 하잖아.
That's okay, I don't mind.물론이지, 상관 없어.
Very nice! I hope he doesn't do it all the time!멋있기도 해라! 항상 그러는 건 아니면 좋겠는데!
Do you live in this house, too?조셉씨도 이 건물에 사세요?
Well, one of them is 2,800, but bills are not included...음, 하나는 2800 파운드인데, 관리비는 미포함이고...
My lovely wife always tells me how good your spring rolls are.제 사랑스러운 아내가 언제나 이 집 춘권을 칭찬한답니다.
Hello Beatrix, it's me, Cate.안녕하세요, 비트릭스씨, 저 케이트인데요.
You know, I usually have some early morning lessons.난 보통 아침 일찍 수업이 있잖아.
My friend noted here it is your wedding anniversary!동료가 적어놓기를 두분 결혼기념일이시라구요!
You are welcome, here is the menu, madam.천만에요, 부인, 메뉴판 여기 드리겠습니다.
Do you know how to use them?사용법을 알아?
It's usually at the top right of your screen.보통 화면 우측 상단에 있어요.
How is it my fault?그게 어떻게 내 탓이야?
Hello, I'm sorry, but there is no chardonnay left, Cate.안녕, 케이트, 미안한데 샤르도네 남은 게 없대.
I will ask him to take Bear out, so we can have breakfast.베어 좀 산책 시켜달라고 부탁하게. 우리 아침 먹을 수 있도록.
It's not a nice thing to do.그건 좋은 행동이 아닌걸.
I don't like going to hospitals, either.나도 병원가는 거 싫어하니까.
No she is a very cute, easygoing and friendly girl.아냐, 정말 귀여운데다 무던하고 붙임성있는 애라구.
I have no idea what arborio rice is!아보리오 쌀이 뭔지 전혀 모르겠는데!
I can't call him at the moment because his phone is unreachable.전화를 안 받아서 지금은 통화가 안돼.

\
500\
\
\

B
Burakbir..   1+ w
Y
Yeliz   1+ w
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