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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
Hi there, it's not Dick, it's Nick... Starts with N.Привет, это не Дик, это Ник... Начинается с Н.
You are absolutely right!Ты абсолютно прав!
If you are going to ask for money, I don't have any, either.Если ты собираешься просить денег, то у меня их нет тоже.
I'm sorry for not showing up at your opening.Прости, что не был на твоем открытии.
Exactly, I hate getting woken up in the middle of the night!Точно, ненавижу, когда меня будят посреди ночи!
Plus the bathroom and the kitchen are clean.Плюс к этому ванная комната и кухня чистые.
Hey, before you go...Эй, до того, как пойдешь...
It's like, the bus you are waiting for never comes.Это что-то вроде автобуса, который ты ждёшь и он никогда не приходит.
So, it's obvious you have no clue how much renting a house costs.Итак, очевидно, что ты понятия не имеешь о ценах на дома.
Of course, she is an angel, do you want to talk to your mum?Конечно, она ангел, хочешь поговорить со своей мамой?
Well, it's about a kid, I mean a robot.Ну, он о ребенке, я имею в виду, о роботе.
But I don't know him well.Но хорошо я с ним не знаком.
How do you want me to chop the onions, big or small?Как мне покрошить лук, крупно или мелко?
Let me check... when is best for you?Сейчас я проверю... Когда Вам будет удобно?
Yes, I still don't do it.Да, и я по прежнему этого не делаю.
My laptop is in it.В ней мой ноутбук.
Congratulations... But is Pogo a pet's name?Поздравляю.... Но Пого - это имя питомца?
Is she here with you?Она живет здесь?
Do you want me to wash the wine bottle before I pour it?Хочешь, чтобы я помыл бутылку вина перед тем, как его наливать?
Where are you?Где ты?

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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