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Present simple for habits Exercises in English language

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The present simple tense is a cornerstone of the English language, especially when it comes to talking about habits and routines. This tense is used to describe actions that occur regularly, such as daily routines, weekly activities, and general truths. For instance, saying "I walk to work every day" or "She reads a book every evening" both utilize the present simple to convey habitual actions. Understanding and mastering this tense will significantly enhance your ability to communicate effectively about your daily life and routines. In addition to being straightforward, the present simple is also versatile and essential for clear communication. Whether you are discussing your own habits or those of others, this tense helps convey a sense of regularity and predictability. By practicing with various exercises, you will become more comfortable using the present simple to describe not only your own routines but also those of people around you. These exercises will help reinforce your understanding and make the use of present simple second nature in your everyday conversations and writing.

Exercise 1

1. She *drinks* coffee every morning (verb for consuming a beverage). 2. They *play* soccer on weekends (verb for participating in a sport). 3. He *reads* the newspaper every day (verb for looking at words in a book or paper). 4. We *go* to the gym twice a week (verb for movement to a place). 5. The dog *barks* when it sees strangers (verb for the sound a dog makes). 6. I *take* the bus to work every day (verb for using a form of transportation). 7. She *watches* TV in the evening (verb for looking at a screen). 8. They *eat* dinner at 7 PM (verb for consuming food). 9. He *writes* in his journal before bed (verb for putting words on paper). 10. We *visit* our grandparents every Sunday (verb for going to see someone).

Exercise 2

1. She *reads* a book every night before bed. (habitual action) 2. They *play* soccer every Saturday morning. (regular weekend activity) 3. He *drinks* coffee every morning before work. (morning routine) 4. We *visit* our grandparents every Sunday. (weekly family activity) 5. The dog *barks* at the mailman every day. (daily pet behavior) 6. She *watches* her favorite TV show every Thursday evening. (regular TV schedule) 7. I *exercise* at the gym three times a week. (fitness routine) 8. They *eat* dinner together as a family every night. (evening family habit) 9. He *takes* the bus to work every day. (commuting habit) 10. We *go* hiking in the mountains every summer. (annual outdoor activity)

Exercise 3

1. She *wakes* up at 6 a.m. every morning (verb for getting out of bed). 2. They *play* soccer on Saturdays (verb for participating in a sport). 3. He *reads* the newspaper during breakfast (verb for looking at written words). 4. We *go* to the gym three times a week (verb for attending a place). 5. The cat *sleeps* on the couch every afternoon (verb for resting). 6. John *drinks* coffee every morning (verb for consuming a beverage). 7. She *drives* to work every day (verb for operating a vehicle). 8. They *watch* TV after dinner (verb for looking at a screen). 9. He *writes* in his journal before bed (verb for putting thoughts on paper). 10. We *visit* our grandparents every Sunday (verb for seeing people).