Present Simple Exercises— Free Online Practice —
300 free present simple exercises with instant feedback.
Practice every aspect of the simple present tense online.
Present Simple — Quick Reference
The present simple tense (also called the simple present) is one of the most common tenses in English. Review the key rules before you start each exercise.
When to Use
- Habits & routines — I drink coffee every morning.
- General facts — Water boils at 100°C.
- Permanent situations — She lives in Paris.
- Schedules — The train leaves at 9:00.
Affirmative
- I / you / we / they + base verb → I work.
- he / she / it + verb-s/-es → She works.
- -ch, -sh, -ss, -x, -o → add -es (watches, goes)
- consonant + y → -ies (studies, carries)
Negative
- I / you / we / they + don't + base verb
- he / she / it + doesn't + base verb
- Verb 'be': am not / isn't / aren't
Questions
- Do + I/you/we/they + base verb?
- Does + he/she/it + base verb?
- Verb 'be': Am/Is/Are + subject?
Signal words for present simple:
Present Simple Exercises for Beginners
100 beginner-friendly simple present exercises. Each exercise covers the basics — perfect if you're new to English.
Starter: I like / She likes
Starter: am / is / are
Starter: I don't / She doesn't
Starter: Do you...? / Does he...?
Starter: "Be" or "Do"?
Present Simple Exercises: Verb Be
40 simple present exercises on am, is, are — the foundation of English. Every exercise covers affirmative, negative, and question forms.
Verb "Be": Affirmative & Negative
Verb "Be": Questions & Short Answers
Present Simple Affirmative Exercises
Practice adding -s, -es, or -ies to verbs with he, she, and it. 40 questions to master correct positive sentences.
Affirmative: Third Person -s
Spelling Changes: -s, -es, -ies & Irregulars
Present Simple Negative Exercises
Learn to form negative sentences with don't and doesn't. 20 questions to practice keeping the main verb in base form.
Negative: Don't & Doesn't
Present Simple Questions Exercises
Form yes/no and wh- questions with do and does. 20 questions to practice correct word order in present simple.
Questions: Do & Does
Present Simple Exercises: Adverbs of Frequency
20 exercises on always, usually, often, sometimes, rarely, never — practice where to place frequency adverbs in a sentence.
Adverbs of Frequency
Present Simple Exercises: Stative Verbs
20 exercises on verbs that describe states, not actions. Practice why we say 'I know' but not 'I am knowing'.
Stative Verbs
Present Simple Exercises: Daily Routines & Facts
Practice the simple present in real-world situations. 20 questions on daily routines, general truths, and fixed schedules.
Daily Routines, Facts & Schedules
Present Simple vs Present Continuous Exercises
Master the difference between present simple (habits, facts) and present continuous (actions happening now). 20 questions.
Present Simple vs Present Continuous
Present Simple Exercises PDF
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about the present simple tense.
The present simple tense (also known as the simple present) describes habits, routines, general facts, and things that are always true. For example: "I drink coffee every morning" or "The sun rises in the east." Use simple present exercises to practice this tense.
Add -s or -es when the subject is he, she, or it (third person singular). Most verbs just add -s (runs, eats). Add -es after -ch, -sh, -ss, -x, -o (watches, goes). Change -y to -ies after a consonant (studies, carries).
Use the present simple for habits and permanent situations: "I work in London." Use the present continuous for actions happening right now or temporary situations: "I am working from home today."
Use "do not" (don't) or "does not" (doesn't) + the base verb. For example: "I don't like spiders." "She doesn't eat meat." With the verb "be", just add "not": "He is not (isn't) ready."
Put "Do" or "Does" before the subject, then the base verb: "Do you speak English?" "Does she live here?" With "be", move it before the subject: "Is he a student?" "Are they ready?"
Common signal words: always, usually, often, sometimes, rarely, never, every day/week/month, on Mondays, in the morning. These words tell you that the action is a habit or routine.