Simple Present Tense Exercise

In the simple present tense, the verb takes the marker -s when the subject is a singular noun or pronoun. When the subject is the first person singular pronoun ‘I’ or a plural noun or pronoun, there is no -s marking.

Fill in the blanks with the simple present tense form of the verb given in the brackets.

1. Father ……………… (go) to office every day.

2. I …………………. (want) to be a famous writer.

3. She ……………….. (earn) a nice salary.

4. Rahul …………….. (aspire) to be a rocket scientist.

5. My sister …………….. (sing) very well.

6. Raju ………………. (go) to school every morning.

7. My dog ……………….. (like) to chase cats.

8. My father …………….. (cook) delicious meals.

9. The rabbit ……………. (run) fast.

10. She …………………. (wear) a new frock every day.

11. Water ………………. (change) into water vapor on cooling.

12. My daughter …………….. (enjoy) reading books.

13. Rani ……………….. (stay) with her parents.

Answers

1. Father goes to office every day.

2. I want to be a famous writer.

3. She earns a nice salary.

4. Rahul aspires to be a rocket scientist.

5. My sister sings very well.

6. Raju goes to school every morning.

7. My dog likes to chase cats.

8. My father cooks delicious meals.

9. The rabbit runs fast.

10. She wears a new frock every day.

11. Water changes into water vapor on cooling.

12. My daughter enjoys reading books.

13. Rani stays with her parents.