Present Simple (I / you / we / they)
A1Learn how to use the Present Simple for I, you, we, and they. Practice with 4 easy exercises!
Exercise 1 (Easy): Choose the correct verb
Choose the correct verb form for the Present Simple (I / you / we / they).
Exercises:
1
I ___ tea every morning before work.
2
You ___ English at school every week.
3
We ___ football in the park on Sundays.
4
They ___ in a small flat near the station.
5
I ___ my homework after dinner.
6
You ___ very fast when you are late.
7
We ___ lunch together at school.
8
They ___ TV in the evening after work.
9
I ___ my grandparents every weekend.
10
We ___ to music in the car.
Present Simple: I / You / We / They
Use the base verb (no -s) for routines, habits, and facts with I, you, we, and they.
✅Affirmative
I/you/we/they+verb+rest
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I work every day.
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We play football.
✅
They eat at noon.
❌Negative
I/you/we/they+don't+verb
✅
I don't work on Sundays.
✅
We don't eat meat.
✅
They don't like tea.
❓Question
Do+I/you/we/they+verb ?
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Do you live here?
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Do we have class today?
✅
Do they speak English?
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Quick reference for all four subjects
| Subject | + Affirmative | − Negative | ? Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | I work here. | I don't work there. | Do I work here? |
| you | You live here. | You don't live there. | Do you live here? |
| we | We play football. | We don't play tennis. | Do we play today? |
| they | They eat at noon. | They don't eat meat. | Do they eat here? |
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Common verbs: always the base form with I/you/we/they
worklivegoeatdrinklikeplaywatchknowread
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Time expressions for Present Simple
every dayevery weekalwaysusuallyoftensometimesneveron Mondaysin the morning
⚠ Key point: Never add -s to the verb with I / you / we / they. That -s is only for he / she / it. Also use do (not does) to form questions and negatives with these subjects.