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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
Of course, there are 4 girls, all uni students from Germany..بالطبع، هناك 4 فتيات، كلهم طالبات جامعيات من ألمانيا
Sorry to ask, but are you on your period or something?أسف على السؤال، لكن هل لديكِ الدروة الشهرية او شىء ما؟
I'm really amazed by the structure of this station..أنا مذهولة فعلاً ببنية هذه المحطة
Hang on, I remember you telling me you never kill animals!!تمهل، أتذكر انك قلت لي أنك لا تقم أبدًا بقتل الحيوانات
There are some vending machines in the station..هناك بعض آلات البيع فى المحطة
Do you live in this house, too?هل تعيش في هذا المنزل، أيضًا؟
Well, maybe we can get a 2 bedroom flat. What do you think?حسنًا، ربما يمكننا الحصول على شقة ذات غرفتين. ما رأيك؟
Erm... While your hands are already dirty....... امم.. بينما يداك متسختان بالفعل
I guess time doesn't pass for you while I'm away..أعتقد أن الوقت لا يمر عليكِ بينما انا بعيد
Do you like red or white onions?هل تحبين البصل الأحمر ام الأبيض؟
I see, I love cooking!!ارى ذلك، انا أحب الطهى
Is it possible not to be able to find return tickets?هل من المحتمل ان لا نكون قادرين على العثور على تذاكر للعودة؟
He is a plumber, dear, apparently it's clogged..إنه السباك، ياعزيزتى، من الواضح انه مسدود
That's nice... I hope she is not a teenager! How old is she?هذا لطيف...أتمنى أن لا تكون مراهقة! كم عمرها؟
I'm a web designer..انا مصمم ويب
Because we know them and have their mobile numbers?لأننا نعرفهم ولدينا أرقام هواتفهم؟
Plus the bathroom and the kitchen are clean..بجانب أن الحمام والمطبخ نظيفين
I'm okay, how are you?انا على مايرام, كيف حالك؟
Is it hay fever? I've got some pills for it!!أهذه حمى القش؟ لدي بعض الحبوب لها
Let me check... Yes, there are some plates..دعينى أتفقد...أجل، هناك بعض الأطباق

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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