PRESENT SIMPLE (NEGATIVE FORM) PRACTICE TEST
level: Beginner (A1/A2)Complete each sentence, writing what everyone does NOT normally do, using the negative form of the present simple tense.
Example: Maria bought some candy. She normally doesn't buy candy.
IMPORTANT: For this exercise, please use "don't" instead of "do not", and "doesn't" instead of "does not"!
GRAMMAR REVIEW! Present simple
The present simple tense is used to talk about:
• Habits or routines (actions that happen regularly)
Example: "She goes to the gym every morning."
• General truths or facts (things that are always true).
Example: "Water boils at 100°C."
• States (things that are true in the present, often with verbs like "be," "like," "know," "believe").
Example: "I know him."
• Instructions or directions.
Example: "You turn left at the corner."
Forming the present simple tense:
For most verbs, use the base form (e.g., "I work," "They play").
For he, she, or it, add -s or -es to the verb (e.g., "He works," "The bee buzzes").
Negative form: Add do not (don't) or does not (doesn't) before the base verb.
Example: "I don't like coffee."
Questions: Start with do or does (for he, she, or it).
Example: "Do you like pizza?"
CHECK OUT ALL OUR PRESENT SIMPLE PRACTICE TESTS:
Simple present 1 (B)
Simple present 2 (B)
Simple present 3 (negative sentences) (B)
TO BE (Present) 1 (B)
TO BE (Present) 2 (negative sentences) (B)
TO HAVE (Present) 1 (B)
TO BE or TO HAVE? 1 (B)
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The present simple tense is used to talk about:
• Habits or routines (actions that happen regularly)
Example: "She goes to the gym every morning."
• General truths or facts (things that are always true).
Example: "Water boils at 100°C."
• States (things that are true in the present, often with verbs like "be," "like," "know," "believe").
Example: "I know him."
• Instructions or directions.
Example: "You turn left at the corner."
Forming the present simple tense:
For most verbs, use the base form (e.g., "I work," "They play").
For he, she, or it, add -s or -es to the verb (e.g., "He works," "The bee buzzes").
Negative form: Add do not (don't) or does not (doesn't) before the base verb.
Example: "I don't like coffee."
Questions: Start with do or does (for he, she, or it).
Example: "Do you like pizza?"
CHECK OUT ALL OUR PRESENT SIMPLE PRACTICE TESTS:
Simple present 1 (B)
Simple present 2 (B)
Simple present 3 (negative sentences) (B)
TO BE (Present) 1 (B)
TO BE (Present) 2 (negative sentences) (B)
TO HAVE (Present) 1 (B)
TO BE or TO HAVE? 1 (B)
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