Present Simple (Written)

Present Simple Practice (Written)

Type the correct Present Simple form of the verbs in brackets. Use full forms or contractions for negatives. Capital letters are ignored.

1. The sun (rise) in the east. (General truth)

2. She (not / drink) coffee in the evening.

3. (you / play) tennis on weekends?

4. I (believe) everything you say. (Stative verb)

5. The train (leave) at 8:00 AM every day.

6. They (not / own) a car. (Stative verb: ownership)

7. How often (he / visit) his grandparents?

8. Water (freeze) at 0 °C.

9. I (prefer) reading over watching TV.

10. My sister (work) in a hospital. (Permanent situation)

11. (she / know) the answer to the question?

12. We usually (have) lunch at 1 PM.

13. He (not / like) spicy food.

14. (they / understand) the new rules?

15. The children always (do) their homework.

16. It rarely (rain) in the desert.

17. (you / want) a piece of cake?

18. She (seem) very tired today. (Stative verb)

19. My parents (not / speak) French.

20. What time (the movie / start)?