SIMPLE PRESENT TENSE EXERCISE 3 (ESL)
level: Beginner/A2
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The simple present tense is one of the most important tenses in English. We use it to talk about habits, routines, and facts — things that are generally true or happen regularly. The grammar review below covers the key rules, including when to add -s or -es to the verb.
Grammar review
The simple present tense — habits, facts, and routines
Use the simple present to talk about things that happen regularly, are always true, or are general facts.
Structure:
• I/you/we/they + base verb: “They live in London.”
• he/she/it + verb + -s/-es: “She works every day.”
Spelling rules for he/she/it:
• Most verbs: add -s → work → works, eat → eats
• Verbs ending in -ch, -sh, -x, -o, -ss: add -es → watch → watches, go → goes
• Verbs ending in consonant + y: change y → ies → study → studies
Common uses:
• Habits & routines: “He drinks coffee every morning.”
• General facts: “Water boils at 100°C.”
• Permanent situations: “She lives in Paris.”
Use the simple present to talk about things that happen regularly, are always true, or are general facts.
Structure:
• I/you/we/they + base verb: “They live in London.”
• he/she/it + verb + -s/-es: “She works every day.”
Spelling rules for he/she/it:
• Most verbs: add -s → work → works, eat → eats
• Verbs ending in -ch, -sh, -x, -o, -ss: add -es → watch → watches, go → goes
• Verbs ending in consonant + y: change y → ies → study → studies
Common uses:
• Habits & routines: “He drinks coffee every morning.”
• General facts: “Water boils at 100°C.”
• Permanent situations: “She lives in Paris.”
Complete each sentence using the simple present tense.
KEEP PRACTICING — MORE EXERCISES FOR YOU:
More simple present exercises:
Present Simple Exercise 1 (A1/A2)
Present Simple Exercise 2 (A1/A2)
Related present continuous exercises:
Present Continuous Tense Exercise 1 (A1/A2)
Present Continuous Tense Exercise 2 (A2/B1)
Simple Present or Present Continuous? Exercise 1 (B1/B2)
Simple Present or Present Continuous? Exercise 2 (B1/B2)
Do or Does? 1 (A1/A2)
Which Word: Do, Does, Is, Are? 1 (B1-B2)
Do or Does? Exercise 2 (A1-A2)
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More simple present exercises:
Present Simple Exercise 1 (A1/A2)
Present Simple Exercise 2 (A1/A2)
Related present continuous exercises:
Present Continuous Tense Exercise 1 (A1/A2)
Present Continuous Tense Exercise 2 (A2/B1)
Simple Present or Present Continuous? Exercise 1 (B1/B2)
Simple Present or Present Continuous? Exercise 2 (B1/B2)
Do or Does? 1 (A1/A2)
Which Word: Do, Does, Is, Are? 1 (B1-B2)
Do or Does? Exercise 2 (A1-A2)
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