Simple Present Tense Exercises: 50+ Practice Questions with Answers

The Simple Present Tense is one of the first and most important tenses every English learner must master, as it is used to describe daily routines, universal truths, and general facts. A strong understanding of this tense helps students speak confidently, write accurately, and build a solid base for advanced grammar. In this blog, we provide Simple Present Tense exercises along with 50+ questions and answers to help learners practice effectively and strengthen their foundation. These exercises are especially useful for improving sentence formation, enhancing fluency, and building grammar accuracy step by step. Whether you’re a beginner or preparing for exams, this practice set will make your learning easy and efficient.

What is Simple Present Tense?

The Simple Present Tense is a basic but essential tense in English grammar used to describe actions that happen regularly, habitually, or are generally true. It tells us about things that happen again and again, facts that never change, and situations that are considered permanent. Because of its wide everyday use, mastering the Simple Present Tense is extremely important for speaking and writing correct English.

Examples:

• I wake up early every day. (habit)
• The sun rises in the east. (universal truth)
• She plays the piano very well. (regular action)
• Water boils at 100°C. (scientific fact)
• They live in Mumbai. (permanent situation)

Simple Present Tense Rules

The Simple Present Tense follows several important rules that help learners use it correctly in daily communication. The table below explains each rule clearly with examples:

Simple Present Tense Rule	Explanation	Examples
Use base verb (V1) with plural subjects	For I, you, we, they, use the verb in its simple form.	– They play cricket at school. – We visit our grandparents on Sundays.
Add “s” with singular subjects	For he, she, it and singular nouns, add s to the verb.	– She reads the newspaper every morning. – He drinks warm water.
Add “es” to verbs ending in -ch, -sh, -s, -x, -o	Some verb endings require es instead of s.	– She washes her clothes. – He goes to coaching classes.
Consonant + y → change y to i and add es	If a verb ends in a consonant + y, change y → i and add es.	– She tries to finish her homework. – He carries the bags.
Vowel + y → add only s	If a verb ends in vowel + y, just add s.	– She plays badminton. – He enjoys reading.
Use “do/does + not + V1” for negatives	“Do not” for plural subjects; “Does not” for singular subjects. Verb stays in base form.	– They do not eat fast food. – She does not watch TV at night.
Use “Do/Does + subject + V1” for questions	Start questions with Do (plural) or Does (singular). Verb stays in V1.	– Do you study daily? – Does he ride a bicycle?
Do NOT add “s/es” after “does”	The main verb always stays in V1 form after “does”.	– Correct: Does she dance well? – Incorrect: Does she dances well?
Use for habits, facts, and routines	Simple present describes actions that repeat, and statements that are always true.	– The sun rises in the east. – I wake up at 7 AM.
Use for timetables and fixed schedules	Future events based on schedules use Simple Present.	– The bus arrives at 8:30 AM. – The meeting starts at 10 AM.
Do not use “-ing” with stative verbs	Stative verbs show feelings, thoughts, or conditions – no continuous form.	– Correct: I know the answer. – Incorrect: I am knowing the answer.
Use adverbs of frequency	Words like always, usually, often, sometimes, never commonly appear with this tense.	– She always completes her homework. – They sometimes visit the library.

Also Read: Present Tense: Meaning, Types, Structure, and Examples

Simple Present Tense Exercises with Answers

Here are 50+ Simple Present Tense Exercises with Answers (mix of fill-in-the-blanks, sentence formation, identify the verb, and complete the sentences with verbs).

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks

Instructions: Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in the simple present tense.

1. She often ________ (read) books in her free time.
2. They ________ (not like) to eat pizza.
3. What time ________ the train ________ (leave)?
4. He ________ (work) as a doctor.
5. We ________ (study) English every day.
6. It ________ (rain) a lot in the summer.
7. My parents ________ (not drink) coffee.
8. She ________ (play) the piano very well.
9. Does he ________ (speak) Spanish?
10. Where ________ you ________ (live)?
11. She (to go) __________ to the gym every day.
12. They (to play) __________ football on weekends.
13. He (to read) __________ books in the evening.
14. The sun (to rise) __________ in the east.
15. We (to like) __________ ice cream.
16. She ____ (play) the piano every day.
17. They don’t ___ (not watch) TV in the morning.
18. What time does the train ____ (leave)?
19. He _____ (work) as a doctor.
20. We ____ (study) English every Tuesday.

Answers:

1. She often reads books in her free time.
2. They don’t like to eat pizza.
3. What time does the train leave?
4. He works as a doctor.
5. We study English every day.
6. It rains a lot in the summer.
7. My parents don’t drink coffee.
8. She plays the piano very well.
9. Does he speak Spanish?
10. Where do you live?
11. She goes to the gym every day.
12. They play football on weekends.
13. He reads books in the evening.
14. The sun rises in the east.
15. We like ice cream.
16. She plays the piano every day.
17. They don’t watch TV in the morning.
18. What time does the train leave?
19. He works as a doctor.
20. We study English every Tuesday.

Exercise 2: Sentence Formation

Instructions: Write sentences in the simple present tense using the given prompts.

1. I / wake up / at 7 AM.
2. They / not / eat meat.
3. What / you / do / on weekends?
4. The sun / rise / in the east.
5. She / play / tennis / every Tuesday.
6. We / live / in a big city.
7. Does / he / work / from home?
8. The cat / sleep / all day.

Check Answers:

1. I wake up at 7 AM.
2. They don’t eat meat.
3. What do you do on weekends?
4. The sun rises in the east.
5. She plays tennis every Tuesday.
6. We live in a big city.
7. Does he work from home?
8. The cat sleeps all day.

Also Read: 100 Sentences of Simple Present Tense You Must Read!

Exercise 3: Identify the Verb

Instructions: Identify the verb in each sentence and then convert it into the simple present tense.

1. Yesterday, I played tennis.
2. She studies English every day.
3. We went to the market last Sunday.
4. He works in a bank.
5. They ate pizza for dinner.
6. The sun shone brightly.
7. I slept for ten hours.
8. She drank milk.
9. They ran a marathon.
10. We laughed a lot.

Answers:

1. Yesterday, I play tennis.
2. She studies English every day.
3. We go to the market last Sunday.
4. He works in a bank.
5. They eat pizza for dinner.
6. The sun shines brightly.
7. I sleep for ten hours.
8. She drinks milk.
9. They run a marathon.
10. We laugh a lot.

Exercise 4: Complete the Sentences with Verbs

Instructions: Complete the following sentences by using appropriate verbs.

1. He _____ to me daily. (not/come).
2. He ______ in the New York. (lived)
3. You need your _____. (supporting)
4. She _______ driving quickly. (learn)
5. We_____ this address. (knew)
6. She _____ to this place.(belonged)
7. They____ to be a slave in real life. (not/wanted)
8. It _____ on my skin. (not/working)
9. My dad ______ money from the share market. (earned)
10. ____ you____ in this company? (working)

Check Answers:

1. He does not come to me daily.
2. He lived in the New York.
3. You need your support.
4. She is learning driving quickly.
5. We knew this address.
6. She belonged to this place.
7. They did not want to be a slave in real life.
8. It is not working on my skin.
9. My dad earned money from the share market.
10. Are you working in this company?

Bonus: Simple Present Tense Exercise for English Exam

Instructions: Identify the verb in each sentence and then convert it into the simple present tense.

1. Yesterday, I watched a movie. 
2. She bought a new dress.
3. We visited the museum last week. 
4. He cleaned his room. 
5. They ate ice cream. 
6. The wind blew strongly. 
7. I studied for the exam. 
8. She drank juice. 
9. They swam in the pool. 
10. We laughed a lot. 

Answers:

1. Yesterday, I watch a movie.
2.  She buys a new dress.
3. We visit the museum last week.
4. He cleans his room.
5. They eat ice cream.
6. The wind blows strongly.
7. I study for the exam.
8. She drinks juice.
9. They swim in the pool.
10. We laugh a lot.

Also Read: Present Simple Tense Adverbs: Meanings, Types and More

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