Present Simple · Exercises

A2Elementary practice

Everyday routines, questions, negatives and short answers.

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Choose the correct form.
She _____ (do) the shopping.
does · do · dos
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She does the shopping.
“do” is irregular: he/she/it does.
Choose the correct form.
Jack never _____ (leave) the house before seven.
leaves · leave · leavees
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Jack never leaves the house before seven.
With he, she and it, add -s: leave → leaves.
Complete the question.
_____ Kofi and Emma help their friends on Sunday mornings?
Do · Does · Is · Are
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Do Kofi and Emma help their friends on Sunday mornings?
Use do with I, you, we and they: Do Kofi and Emma help their friends on Sunday mornings?
Find the word that is wrong.
My dad are interested in history.
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My dad is interested in history.
Use am with I, is with he/she/it (or one person), and are with you, we and they.
Find the word that is wrong.
Our teacher tidys the living room.
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Our teacher tidies the living room.
Consonant + y changes to -ies: tidy → tidies.
Choose the correct short answer.
Is Lucas late? — No, _____.
he doesn't · he not · he isn't
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Is Lucas late? — No, he isn't.
With be, use am/is/are. Don’t contract positive short answers: Yes, she is (not “Yes, she’s”).