Present Simple Structure

What is the Present Simple? The Present Simple is used to talk about:

o Habits and routines: "I go to school

every day."

o Facts and general truths: "The sun rises in

the east."

o Permanent situations: "She lives in New

York."

 Affirmative (positive):

Subject + Base form of the verb

o I/You/We/They + base verb "They play

football."

o He/She/It + base verb + -s, -es, -ies "She plays

football."

 If the verb ends with "-o", "-s", "-ch", "-sh", "-x", ou "-z",
we add "es"

For example: "go" → "goes" "wash" → "washes" "fix"

→ "fixes"

 If the verb ends with “y”, we must take out the letter
“y” and add “ies”.

For example: "study" → "studies" "try" →"tries" "cry"

→"cries"

Exception: “play” → “plays”

 Negative:

Subject + do/does not (don’t/doesn’t) + Base form of the verb

o I/You/We/They + don’t + base verb “They don’t play

football."
 o He/She/It + doesn’t + base verb "She doesn’t play
football."

 Questions:

Do/Does + Subject + Base form of the verb

o Do + I/You/We/They + base verb "Do they play

football?"

o Does + He/She/It + base verb "Does she play

football?"

1. Fill-in-the-Blank Sentences and Read

1. Morning Routine

1. I wake up at 7:00 a.m. every day.

2. He brushes his teeth before breakfast.

3. She has coffee in the morning.

4. They go for a run before work.

5. He goes for a run before work.

6. My sister takes a shower after waking up.

2. School/Work Routine

1. We leave the house at 8:00 a.m. to go to school.

2. He starts work at 9:00 a.m.

3. I study English in the afternoon.

4. She finishes her homework in the evening.

5. They work from home three days a week.

3. Meals

1. I eat breakfast at 7:30 a.m.

2. My brother has lunch at 12:00 p.m.

3. She cooks dinner for her family every night.

4. We usually eat together at 6:30 p.m.

 5. He drinks coffee with his breakfast.

4. Free Time/Evening Routine

1. I watch TV after dinner.

2. My parents read books before going to bed.

3. She goes for a walk every evening.

4. They listen to music in their free time.

5. We relax after a long day at work.

5. Weekends

1. I sleep late on weekends.

2. He plays football with his friends on Saturday.

3. They visit their grandparents every Sunday.

4. She cleans the house on Saturday morning.

5. We go shopping on Sunday afternoon.

6. Questions

1. What time do you wake up every day?

2. Where does he work during the week?

3. When do they have breakfast?

4. What does she do in the evening?

5. What do they do in the evening?

6. Do you exercise in the morning?

7. Negative Sentences

1. I don´t drink coffee in the morning.

2. She doesn´t wake up early on Sundays.

3. They don´t go to the gym every day.

4. He doesn´t have breakfast before 9:00 a.m.

5. We don´t watch TV during dinner.

8. Mixed Present Simple Sentences

1. He goes to bed at 10:00 p.m. every night.

2. They don´t play video games on weekdays.

3. What time do you have lunch?

4. My parents visit me every weekend.

5. She doesn´t like waking up early.

6. I go to the gym every morning.

7. He plays the guitar very well.

8. We study English every day.

9. She studies English every day.

10. They watch movies on weekends.

11. She doesn´t cook dinner for her family.

12. You ___ (not/run) very fast.

13. It ___ (need) water to grow.

14. The dog always ___ (bark) at strangers.

15. I ___ (not/read) a book before bed.

16. She worked (work) in a bank.

17. She works (work) in a bank.

18. We visit (visit) our grandparents every month.

19. They enjoy (enjoy) swimming in the summer.

20. He fixed (fix) cars for a living.

21. He fixes (fix) cars for a living.

22. You help (help) your friends with their homework.

23. The sun rises (rise) in the east.

24. I speak (speak) English and Spanish.

25. He ___ (not/drive) a taxi in the city.

26. They ___ (live) in a big house.

27. We ___ (eat) lunch together every day.

 28. She ___ (dance) at the club on Saturdays.

29. You ___ (write) emails at work.

30. The cat ___ (sleep) on the couch all day.

31. It ___ (snow) a lot in the winter here.

32. We ___ (take) the bus to school.

33. She ___ (teach) math to young children.

34. I ___ (listen) to music while I work.

35. He ___ (clean) his room every weekend.

36. They ___ (sing) in a choir at church.

37. You ___ (speak) very clearly.

38. The baby ___ (cry) when she is hungry.

39. I ___ (buy) groceries every Sunday.

40. He ___ (wash) his car once a week.

41. They ___ (study) for their exams at night.

42. The bird ___ (fly) over the trees.

43. She ___ (not/open) the window to let fresh air in.

2. Sentence Transformation Exercise

Instructions: Change the following sentences into:

 A negative sentence

 A yes/no question

Example:

Affirmative: "He plays basketball."

Negative: "He doesn’t play basketball."

Question: "Does he play basketball?"

1. They go to school.
N:

Q:

2. She eats vegetables.

N:

Q:

3. I watch TV in the evening.

N:

Q:

4. He reads books every night.

N:

Q:

5. We like pizza.

N:

Q:

4. Correct the Mistakes

Instructions: Each sentence below contains a mistake. Find the

mistake and rewrite the sentence correctly.

1. She don't like pizza.

2. He go to school at 8 o'clock.

3. Do they lives in New York?

4. We doesn't play football on Sundays.

5. I eats dinner at 7 p.m.

5. Speaking Practice: Describe Your Routine

Objective: Encourage students to practice speaking by describing

their own daily routines.

Instructions:

 The students need to describe their own daily routines,

following the format of the audio they just heard.
  If you can, use time references and sequence words like “first,”
“then,” “after that,” and “finally.”

6. Listening Activity

Objective: Students will listen to a description of someone’s daily

routine and arrange the activities in the correct order.

Instructions: Play a pre-recorded audio clip or read the text below

about someone’s daily routine. Students should listen carefully and
remember the sequence of events.

List Example:

1. Eat lunch ()

2. Go to work ()

3. Watch TV ()

4. Brush teeth ()

5. Go to bed ()

6. Take a shower (in the morning) ()

7. Have Dinner ()

8. Wake up ()

9. Have breakfast ()

10. Take a shower (in the evening) ()

11. Come home ()

Audio/Script: "I usually wake up at 7:00 in the morning. First, I brush

my teeth and take a shower. Then, I have breakfast at around 7:30.
After breakfast, I go to work at 8:00. I work until 12:30, then I eat
lunch. In the evening, I come home at 6:00. I take a shower and have
dinner with my family at 7:00. After dinner, I watch TV for an hour.
Finally, I go to bed at 10:00 p.m."

Expected Correct Order:

1. Wake up

2. Brush teeth

3. Take a shower (in the morning)

 4. Have breakfast

5. Go to work

6. Eat lunch

7. Come home

8. Take a shower (in the evening)

9. Have dinner

10. Watch TV

11. Go to bed

 What time does he wake up?

 When does he eat lunch?

 What does he do after dinner?

 Do you wake up at the same time?

 Do you watch TV after dinner, too?

 Do you take two showers a day?

 What time do you eat lunch?

 Do you prefer to watch TV or use your cell phone?

 What is the favorite part of your routine?

 What do you do in the evening?

 What part of your routine do you hate the most?

 What is something unique about your daily routine?

 Do you follow a strict schedule or is it flexible?

7. Dialogue: Three Friends Talking About Their Routines

Characters:

 Anna: A high school student.

 John: A college student.

 Maria: A working professional.

Anna:
I usually wake up at 6:30 a.m. on weekdays. I take a quick shower and
then have breakfast. After that, I walk to school, which starts at 8:00
a.m. What about you, John? What’s your routine like?

John:
My routine is a bit different. I’m a college student, so I wake up
around 7:30 a.m. I usually skip breakfast because I don’t have time. I
just grab a coffee and head to my first class, which starts at 9:00 a.m.
I stay at the university until 3:00 p.m. How about you, Maria?

Maria:
Well, I have to wake up early every day, around 6:00 a.m., because I
work in an office. I have breakfast with my family at 6:30, then I drive
to work. I start work at 8:00 a.m. and finish around 5:00 p.m. After
work, I usually go to the gym. What do you do after school, Anna?

Anna:
After school, I come home and do my homework. Then I relax by
watching TV or reading a book. What about you, John?

John:
After my classes, I either study at the library or hang out with my
friends. In the evening, I go home and have dinner with my family
around 7:00 p.m. How do you spend your evenings, Maria?

Maria:
In the evening, after the gym, I prepare dinner and spend time with
my kids. I usually go to bed around 10:30 p.m. I need to wake up
early the next day!

Exercises Based on the dialogue

8. Comprehension Questions

Answer the following questions based on the dialogue.

1. What time does Anna wake up?

2. Why does John skip breakfast?

3. What time does Maria start work?

4. What does Anna do after school?

5. Where does John study after his classes?

6. What time does Maria go to bed?

7. Who goes to the gym in the evening?

8. What time does Anna's school start?

9. How does Anna go to school?

10. What does John grab instead of breakfast?

11. How long does John stay at the university each day?

12. What does Maria do after she finishes work at 5:00 p.m.?

13. Who has dinner with their family in the evening?

14. What does Anna do to relax after school?

15. Why does Maria wake up early every day?

16. Where does John hang out with his friends after his classes?

17. What time does Maria usually go to bed?

9. True or False

Read the statements and decide if they are True or False.

1. Anna walks to school at 8:00 a.m.

2. John has breakfast at 7:30 a.m.

3. Maria finishes work at 3:00 p.m.

4. John usually has dinner at 7:00 p.m.

5. Maria spends her evenings at the gym.

6. Anna relaxes by playing video games after school.

10. Fill-in-the-Blanks

Complete the sentences with the correct information from the

dialogue.

1. Anna wakes up at __________ a.m. on weekdays.

2. John’s first class starts at __________ a.m.

3. Maria works from __________ a.m. to __________ p.m.

4. After work, Maria usually goes to the __________.

5. Anna does her __________ after school and then relaxes.

6. John usually has dinner with his __________ at 7:00 p.m.

11. Discussion Questions

Discuss these questions with a partner or in a small group.

1. Who has the most similar routine to yours? Why?

2. What do you think about John skipping breakfast? Is it a good

idea?

3. If you could change one thing about your daily routine, what
would it be?

4. Do you prefer to relax after school/work like Anna or go to the

gym like Maria?

12. General questions about routine:

1. What time do you wake up?

2. Do you wake up early or late?

3. What do you usually eat for breakfast?

4. Do you always have breakfast?

5. What time do you go to school/work?

6. How do you get there? (by bus, car, walking)

7. When do you usually have lunch?

8. Do you bring lunch from home or eat out?

9. What time do you finish school/work?

10. What do you do after school/work?

11. Do you exercise or relax at home?

12. Do you do any activities in the evening, like watching TV

or reading?

13. How do you relax after a busy day?

14. What time do you usually go to bed?

15. Do you go to bed early or late?

More Specific Questions:

1. Do you have a regular routine on weekdays and weekends, or is

it different?
2. What do you do differently on the weekends?

3. Do you exercise in the morning or the evening?

4. What kind of exercise do you do?

5. What time do you leave the house in the morning?

6. Are you usually on time or late?

7. Do you spend time with your family after work/school?

8. What do you do together?

9. Do you take any breaks during your day?

10. How long are your breaks, and what do you do during
them?

11. How do you organize your day? Do you follow a strict

schedule or is it flexible?

12. When do you usually do your homework or study?

13. Do you find it easy or difficult to focus?

Weekend Routine Questions:

1. What time do you wake up on the weekends?

2. Do you sleep in on weekends?

3. Do you have any special weekend activities or hobbies?

4. How do you spend your free time on weekends?

5. Do you do any house chores (like cleaning or laundry) on the

weekends?

6. Do you hang out with friends on the weekends? What do you

usually do together?

7. What time do you go to bed on the weekend? Is it different from

weekdays?

Comparing Routines:

1. Is your routine different on weekdays compared to weekends?

How?

2. Which do you prefer, your weekday or weekend routine?

3. Do you think your routine is the same as your classmates?

4. What is something unique about your daily routine?