Present Simple - English Grammar Exercises

The Present Simple is the workhorse of the English language. We use it to talk about facts, habits, and things that are generally true. Whether you’re describing your daily routine ("I drink coffee every morning") or a universal truth ("The sun rises in the east"), the Present Simple is what you need.

In this section, you’ll learn how to form the Present Simple correctly, especially the tricky "s" ending for third-person subjects. You’ll practice with 25 exercises that cover affirmative sentences, negatives, and questions.

Frequency Adverbs

Since Present Simple is about habits, we often use words like always, usually, often, sometimes, and never. These words usually sit before the main verb: "I usually read before bed."

What You’ll Practice

You’ll work through 25 interactive sentences where you need to check and correct basic verb usage. You’ll see:

• Choosing between base verbs and "-s" forms
• Using "do" and "does" correctly in questions
• Placing frequency adverbs in the right spot
• Fixing common mistakes like "He go" or "They works"

Pay attention to the subject of each sentence. If it’s one person (he, she, my friend), don’t forget that final "s"! Keep practicing and it will soon feel like second nature.

Tricky Cases

Watch out for common mistakes when using Present Simple. Pay close attention to subject-verb agreement and how different contexts can change the correct form. Some patterns might seem similar but have important differences.

Remember that context matters. The same sentence structure might work differently depending on whether you're talking about the past, present, or future, or whether you're making a statement or asking a question.

What You'll Practice

The 25 exercises give you sentences where Present Simple needs to be used correctly. You'll practice:

• Identifying the correct form based on the subject and context
• Understanding when to use different variations
• Recognizing common errors and how to fix them
• Applying the rules in various sentence structures
• Building confidence through repeated practice