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Ahh, the present simple verb tense. For the first time, your level-one students are stepping out of the world of basic vocabulary, and into the much wider world of English grammar. It’s an exciting stage in any class - and it’s also one of the most important stages to get right. After all, your students’ grasp of simple present tense singulars and plurals is the foundation on which they’ll build their understanding of English grammar in general. That means it’s crucial to give them views of this tense from all angles, using every kind of activity and exercise at your disposal.

Different teachers use different tactics to get their students familiar with the present simple tense. Some start with worksheets, then work their way up to listening and speaking exercises. Others kick things off with some board work, then ask their students to try to use the present simple tense in a sentence. Still others like to keep things relaxed with games - and you probably want to use at least some of all these approaches. All that’s left is to find a variety of teaching resources focused on the present simple tense.

You’ve come to the right place. BusyTeacher.org’s 1,400 present simple verb tense worksheets will make sure you never run out of new and interesting ways to help your students practice the present simple tense. Whether you’re looking for simple fill-in-the-blank and multiple-choice exercises, listening and writing examples, role playing activities, or flash cards and board games, BusyTeacher.org has all the resources you need.

Planning a special themed unit? We’ve got you covered! Our 1,400 present simple tense worksheets offer practice based around topics like holidays, countries, school and work, and even popular songs and movies. With that kind of variety, you’re sure to find some worksheets that’ll fit your class’s personality. And whether you’re getting your students acquainted with the present simple tense for the first time, or making sure they’ve got a solid grasp of it before you move on to the next topic, our 1,400 worksheets offer plenty of fresh possibilities.

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So take a look at the 1,400 present simple tense worksheets here on BusyTeacher.org, and get started using them in your classroom today!

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Song Worksheet

Song Worksheet "I Am Lazy and I Know It" (Parody)

This is a funny song which is about students who are lazy and don't want to work. The song is a parody for the song " I am Sexy and I know it". The students can see what a person can be if he does ...
8 Views 14,643 ElemPre-Int
Present Simple (Written Test)

Present Simple (Written Test)

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Present simple (written test) is a middle term test, where you can find different exercises to use the present simple, as negative, affirmative or interrogative but not also this, you have a text ...
6 Views 26,244 Elem
Present Simple: Routines

Present Simple: Routines

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Easy exercises about routines. They are mechanical examples so the students can understand the basic about this tense. The verbs are very ordinary ones and then they can use them all the time. You ...
3 Views 6,672 Elem
Simple Present Quiz

Simple Present Quiz

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Choose the correct verbs and auxs. Have students choose the correct verbs and auxs in the missing spaces. This is intended to check students' knowledge on the basic use of present tense. An easy w ...
5 Views 10,873 Pre-Int
Proverbs

Proverbs

Present Simple,
Proverbs. Often an interesting starting point for discussion. Also useful for writing exercises. A change is as good as a rest A dog is a man's best friend A friend in need is a friend indeed ...
26 Views 50,067 ElemPre-IntIntAdv
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Tenses Worksheet

Tenses Worksheet

General work-sheet on tenses ( simple present " prefrences" simple past " what did you do?" "YN questions") (past con. and present con). It helps the students in putting all the tenses in one fra ...
7 Views 8,549 Beg
Present: Simple or Continuous? (+ key)

Present: Simple or Continuous? (+ key)

The worksheet consists of some pictures, some sentences with gaps and a list of verbs. The students have to fill in the gaps by choosing verbs from the list according to the pictures. They have to ...
27 Views 30,727 ElemPre-Int
To Be & Have Got: Review (+ key)

To Be & Have Got: Review (+ key)

» » Present Simple
This worksheet consists of 4 exercises to revise the use of to be & have got. In 1 the students have to fill in the gaps with the correct form of to be, in 2 with have got; in 3 with either be ...
7 Views 22,679 Elem
Present Simple Questions (Watching a Movie Excerpt - Elementary)

Present Simple Questions (Watching a Movie Excerpt - Elementary)

Present Simple,
TASK: You may want to introduce the topic of having a date, before you start this activity. The girl in the movie is called Zoe (a doctor in a small town) and the guy's name is Judson (a vet). ...
6 Views 9,263 ElemPre-Int
Song Worksheet: Under the Bridge by Red Hot Chilli Peppers

Song Worksheet: Under the Bridge by Red Hot Chilli Peppers

Song activity sheet (gap fill) to review the Present Simple Tense. There is the answer sheet as well. This song can also be used for discussion about cities: What is the song about? Who is the sin ...
14 Views 22,393 Elem
Song Worksheet: California King Bed by Rihanna [Parts of the Body]

Song Worksheet: California King Bed by Rihanna [Parts of the Body]

Song activity and teacher's key sheets to work on the parts of the body. This song by Rihanna is very popular mainly among youngsters but adults often enjoy listening to it too. The labels coverin ...
23 Views 24,595 Pre-IntInt
Present Simple Girl

Present Simple Girl

Present Simple,
The following text is related to the present simple. The text can be used as an introduction to the present simple. I think it is a funny text that will help the students to know when we can use ...
23 Views 14,123 ElemPre-IntInt
Present Simple Transformation Test

Present Simple Transformation Test

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This is a present simple quiz that the teacher can use as an exam or as a way to check if the students understood the materials about present simple. Through the following quiz, students will be ...
12 Views 10,329 ElemPre-IntInt
These Are a Few of My Favourite/Favorite Things

These Are a Few of My Favourite/Favorite Things

» » Present Simple
Simple worksheet to practice "My favourite ... is..." construction. Students complete the first sentence and then add their own ideas. Then they draw pictures to illustrate their favourite things. ...
2 Views 13,314 BegElem
Countries, Nationalities and Languages Activity (Vocab Practice)

Countries, Nationalities and Languages Activity (Vocab Practice)

Present Simple,
Simple yet fun way to practice vocabulary related to countries, nationalities and languages. Divide your students into teams of 4 and have them compete against each other to complete the first wor ...
10 Views 19,844 BegElemPre-Int
To Be - Making Questions and Giving Short Answers

To Be - Making Questions and Giving Short Answers

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The exercise contains the basic expressions. The pupils have to write the correct questions e.g. how old are you? how are you? and afterwards give a short answer to each of the questions. There is ...
3 Views 13,108 BegElem
Have Got Worksheet

Have Got Worksheet

» » Present Simple
A 3-page worksheet for elementary students on have / has got. There's a brief explanation followed by 4 activities in which students are asked to fill in the blanks with have got or has got, ask ...
15 Views 14,374 Elem
Food Activity

Food Activity

Present Simple, , ,
This activity was designed for kids. First of all you'll have to say the words and ask them to repeat. Then they can write the names of the images and color. Afterwards, they have to answer: "What ...
14 Views 18,824 Beg
Song Worksheet: This is Halloween

Song Worksheet: This is Halloween

In this activity the students have to write the correct form of the simple present's to be. On the board, I will go over the simple present form of "to be" and will make sure the students understa ...
15 Views 20,726 Elem
Movie Activity: Kung Fu Panda 2

Movie Activity: Kung Fu Panda 2

Present Simple, ,
This is a True or False activity about Kung Fu Panda 2. This activity can be done after students had watched the movie.There are twenty statements about the characters and the movie's story. The ...
8 Views 18,671 ElemPre-IntIntAdv
What's Your Reaction? (Preferences: Gerund and Infinitive)

What's Your Reaction? (Preferences: Gerund and Infinitive)

, Present Simple
This worksheet contains brief descriptions of 12 situations to which students are supposed to react by using one of the verb phrases in bold. It practices verbs followed by infinitive or -ing form ...
18 Views 20,179 Elem
Find Someone Who (Simple Present)

Find Someone Who (Simple Present)

I use 'Find Someone Who (Simple Present)' as a warm up or as an activity following a lesson on SIMPLE PRESENT with adult learners. The reason I specify 'adult learners' is that the questions mostl ...
15 Views 62,620 ElemPre-IntInt
Movie Worksheet: How I Met Your Mother [s01e01]

Movie Worksheet: How I Met Your Mother [s01e01]

Present Simple,
This worksheet contains questions about ORIGIN, PROFESSIONS, DESCRIPTION OF HOME, CLOTHES. It is perfect for students who have learned about describing houses/furniture and clothes. They can watch ...
3 Views 15,197 ElemPre-Int
Simple Present Tense

Simple Present Tense

» » Present Simple
students are guided to ask and answer questions for third person singular and plural .They are encouraged to practice the short dialogues in pairs. They can then be asked to write paragraphs about ...
6 Views 7,112 BegElem
Present Simple Chart

Present Simple Chart

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A simple and funny chart which presents Present simple (in the affirmative, negative and interrogative forms) in a nutshell. It can be hung on the wall in the classroom. It is especially useful fo ...
4 Views 15,193 Elem

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