Present Simple Exercises and Examples

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What is the present simple tense used for?

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The present simple tense is used to describe habits, general truths, and repeated actions.

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Give an example of a present simple sentence.

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She walks to school every day.

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How do you form the present simple tense for regular verbs?

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For regular verbs, use the base form of the verb for all subjects except for third person singular, which adds 's' or 'es'.

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What is the third person singular form of the verb 'to play'?

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Plays.

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What are the negative forms in present simple?

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Use 'do not' (don't) for I, you, we, they and 'does not' (doesn't) for he, she, it.

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How do you form questions in the present simple tense?

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Use 'do' or 'does' at the beginning of the sentence.

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What is the present simple form of 'to be' for 'I'?

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I am.

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What is the present simple form of 'to be' for 'he'?

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He is.

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What is the present simple form of 'to be' for 'they'?

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They are.

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Provide a negative sentence in the present simple tense.

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He does not like broccoli.