Simple Present Tense Exercise

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

1. ………………………… you know Michael? (Do / Does)

2. Samuel ………………………. not have a job. (does / do)

3. My parents never ……………………….. me. (beat / beats)

4. She ………………………… to be a writer. (want / wants)

5. Do you know where he ……………………………….? (live / lives)

6. I …………………………… this idea. (don’t support / doesn’t support / don’t supports)

7. The old woman …………………………….. alone in that house. (live / lives / is living)

8. He ………………………….. his act. (repent / repents)

9. He …………………………. no remorse. (has / have)

10. Priya ………………………… a highly successful lawyer. (is / are)

11. My parents ……………………………. approve of my decision to go abroad. (do not / does not / has not)

12. He …………………………… a six figure salary. (earn /earns)

Answers

1. Do you know Michael?

2. Samuel does not have a job.

3. My parents never beat me.

4. She wants to be a writer.

5. Do you know where he lives?

6. I do not support this idea.

7. The old woman lives alone in that house.

8. He repents his act.

9. He has no remorse.

10. Priya is a highly successful lawyer.

11. My parents do not approve of my decision to go abroad.

12. He earns a six figure salary.