Complete the sentences with the correct present simple form of the verb.

1 He a teacher ⇒ He’s a teacher.

2 They like pizza ⇒ They don’t like pizza.

3 We in Paris ⇒ We live in Paris.

4 She to work every day ⇒ She goes to work every day.

5 I coffee in the morning ⇒ I drink coffee in the morning.

6 He football on weekends ⇒ He plays football on weekends.

7 We in a big city ⇒ We live in a big city.

8 She books every night ⇒ She reads books every night.

9 They English every day ⇒ They learn English every day.

10 I like vegetables ⇒ I don’t like vegetables.

Choose the correct form of the present simple to complete each question or statement.

1 you go to the gym every day?

2 He like coffee.

3 they study English on weekends?

4 She go to work by car.

5 We watch movies every Friday night.

6 he know how to cook?

7 They live in New York.

8 I play the guitar very well.

9 she like to read books?

10 We go to the beach in the summer.

Complete the sentences and questions with the correct present simple forms.

1 He in the morning. ⇒ He wakes up in the morning.

2 A: you speak English? B: Yes, I English.

3 They to work by bus. ⇒ They go to work by bus.

4 A: Where he work? B: He in a bank.

5 She coffee every morning. ⇒ She drinks coffee every morning.

6 A: they like pizza? B: No, they like it.

7 We in a small town. ⇒ We live in a small town.

8 A: she study hard? B: Yes, she every night.

9 He to music in his free time. ⇒ He listens to music in his free time.

10 A: What they do? B: They teachers.

11 They dinner at home every night. ⇒ They have dinner at home every night.

12 A: you live here? B: No, I live here.

13 She the guitar. ⇒ She plays the guitar.

14 A: she have a car? B: No, she own one.

15 I English with my friends. ⇒ I practice English with my friends.

16 A: I need a ticket? B: Yes, you need one.

17 We our homework after school. ⇒ We do our homework after school.

18 A: it rain here often? B: No, it rain a lot.

19 He to bed early. ⇒ He goes to bed early.

20 A: they play sports? B: Yes, they football every weekend.

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Present simple – I do, I don't, Do I?

Present Simple Tense: A Beginner's Guide (A1)

The present simple tense is one of the most common tenses in English. It's used to describe things that happen regularly, are always true, or are habits. Here's a simple guide to help you understand it:

How to Form the Present Simple

The present simple is generally very easy to form. Here's the basic structure:

Affirmative Sentences (Positive Statements)

I/You/We/They + base form of the verb
He/She/It + base form of the verb + -s/-es

Examples:

I play football.
She eats breakfast every morning.
He studies English.

Negative Sentences

I/You/We/They + do not (don't) + base form of the verb
He/She/It + does not (doesn't) + base form of the verb

Examples:

I don't like coffee.
She doesn't eat meat.
He doesn't speak French.

Questions

Do + I/you/we/they + base form of the verb?
Does + he/she/it + base form of the verb?

Examples:

Do you like pizza?
Does he live in London?
Do they work here?

When to Use the Present Simple

Here are some common uses of the present simple tense:

1. Habits and Routines

Use the present simple to talk about things you do regularly.

Examples:

I drink tea every morning.
He goes to the gym twice a week.

2. Facts and General Truths

Use the present simple for things that are always true.

Examples:

The sun rises in the east.
Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius.

3. Permanent States

Use the present simple to describe situations that are not temporary.

Examples:

She lives in Paris.
I work as a teacher.

Tips for Learning the Present Simple

Practice regularly: The more you use the present simple, the easier it will become.
Pay attention to -s/-es endings: Remember to add -s or -es to the verb when using he/she/it.
Use a variety of resources: There are many online resources and textbooks that can help you learn the present simple.

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