Present Simple Tense Theory and Exercises
Present Simple Tense Theory and Exercises
Exercises
Theory
The Present Simple Tense is used to express habits, universal truths, and actions that
happen regularly. It is commonly used with adverbs of frequency (always, usually, often,
sometimes, never) and expressions of time (every day, on Mondays, etc.).
Structure:
- For most verbs: Subject + Base Form of the Verb (add 's' for he, she, it)
- For negative sentences: Subject + do/does not + Base Form of the Verb
- For questions: Do/Does + Subject + Base Form of the Verb?
Examples
1. I play tennis every weekend.
2. She works at a bank.
3. Do you like ice cream?
4. They do not go to school on Saturdays.
Exercises
1. (he / work) _______ at a hospital every day.
2. They _______ (not / like) coffee.
3. _______ (you / read) books often?
4. Sarah _______ (study) English and French.
5. I _______ (not / watch) TV every day.