Present Simple

Watch the video below and complete the exercises to become better at using the present simple.

Our academic manager, Alex, tells you about the musical instruments people in his family play. Watch the video and complete the table:

I	play	don't play
We		don't play
He	plays
She
They
You

Now, let’s do some practice.

Use the present simple to complete the sentences in either the positive or negative form.

1. I ________ (play) many musical instruments, but I ________ (play) the drums because they are too loud.

2. He _________ (eat) meat because he is vegan.

3. They ________ (have) a test on Monday. They are very nervous.

4. She ________ (listen) to rock music when she is at home.

5. I ________ (know) anything about classical music. Sorry!

6. My brother and I are similar. We both ________ (like) the same colour clothes.

7. My friend ________ (walk) to school every day.

8. My sister ________ (like) the same music as me.

9. Amelia and Paul ________ (study) in the same class.

When you’ve finished, check your answers below.

• Answers

  1. play / don’t play

  2. doesn’t eat

  3. have

  4. listens

  5. don’t know

  6. like

  7. walks

  8. likes

  9. study