Exercise

Present Simple

1. Complete the sentences using one of the following:

cause(s) close(s) drink(s) live(s) open(s) speak(s) take(s) place

1. Ann ____________ German very well.

2. I never __________coffee.

3. The swimming pool ___________ at 9 o'clock and __________ at 18.30 every day. Opens, closes

4. Bad driving _____________ many accidents.

5. My parents _______in a very at small flat. l

6. The Olympic Games___________every four years.

2. Put the verb into the correct form

1. Jane ___________(not/drink) tea very often.

2. What time _____________ (the banks/close) in Britain?

3. 'Where _________________ (Martin/come) from?' 'He's Scottish.

4. 'What ___________________ (you/do)?' 'I'm an electrical engineer.

5. It ______________ (take) me an hour to get to work. How long ___________ (it/take) you?

6. I ___________(play) the piano but I ___________ (not/play) very well.

7. I don't understand this sentence. What _____________ (this word/mean)?

3. Ask Liz questions about herself and her family.

1. You know that Liz plays tennis. You want to know how often. Ask her.

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2. Perhaps Liz's sister plays tennis too. You want to know. Ask Liz.

____________your sister ________________

3. You know that Liz reads a newspaper every day. You want to know which one. Ask her.

___________________________________________________

4. You know that Liz's brother works. You want to know what he does. Ask Liz.

____________________________________________________

5. You know that Liz goes to the cinema a lot. You want to know how often. Ask her.

___________________________________________________

6. You don't know where Liz's mother lives. Ask Liz.

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