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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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Present Tenses Worksheet

Present Tenses Worksheet

Students are often puzzled when they have to distinguish tenses in English. Since there are three present tenses, it can be difficult for them to know when each of them is used. This worksheet pro ...
23 Views 26,743 Pre-IntInt
All Tenses Drill

All Tenses Drill

This worksheet can be used to improve fluency. It can also serve to revise tenses at the end or beginning of the school year. Students have to read the same text using 14 different tenses. This dr ...
14 Views 15,948 Pre-IntInt
Song Worksheet: Too Close by Alex Clare

Song Worksheet: Too Close by Alex Clare

This is a worksheet based on the song "Too Close" by Alex Clare. You can use it with your elementary students. This song will help you to revise the Present Simple Tense and to consolidate the mea ...
4 Views 6,012 Elem
Have Go: Speaking Cards

Have Go: Speaking Cards

» » Present Simple
Hello again dear teachers. This time I brought to you one activity about the use of "have go" and "objects". For example: Mary has got some stickers, but she hasn't got any posters". You can model ...
5 Views 10,786 Elem
There to be to Describe a Place

There to be to Describe a Place

Present Simple,
After you have explained about 'there to be' and the use of 'some, any, a lot of, a, an' you can use this handout to practice with the ss. You can create a presentation to describe your neighborho ...
8 Views 16,603 ElemPre-Int
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'Wh-' Questions & Personal Profile

'Wh-' Questions & Personal Profile

Present Simple,
The worsheet has two exercises. The first one focuses on 'wh-' questions that aim at obtaining someone's personal profile. Candidates are encouraged to answer with complete sentences. The second e ...
6 Views 18,648 Beg
Jobs Worksheet

Jobs Worksheet

Present Simple, , ,
This worksheet is presented as a PPT for JOBS and verbs related to them, including sentences in Present Simple only for third person ( he, she) It works perfectly as a vocabulary warm up for the ...
21 Views 18,489 BegElem
To Be: Basic Explanation

To Be: Basic Explanation

» » Present Simple
Short parctice on Verb To Be -  basic steps. There is a chart on affirmative to be, a chart on negative to be, a chart on contracted forms of to be, plus a chart of questions on To Be and ...
6 Views 7,470 Beg
Present Simple Explanation

Present Simple Explanation

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How we use the Present Simple: explanation. This is the first tense students learn so while previous lessons most likely focused on vocabulary, lessons on the present simple will emphasize basic s ...
4 Views 13,538 All
Present Simple Exercises

Present Simple Exercises

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Present Simple exercises for all levels. This is the first tense students learn so while previous lessons most likely focused on vocabulary, lessons on the present simple will emphasize basic sent ...
32 Views 101,951 All
Sports and Hobbies Worksheet

Sports and Hobbies Worksheet

This worksheet was used as a test for students in 6th grade. It contains a vocabulary item, where they need to classify hobbies and sports. Reading comprehension, and questions like: Do you practi ...
13 Views 25,062 BegElem
TO BE: Basic Test

TO BE: Basic Test

» » Present Simple
This test is about the verb to be. The level is basic. Students have to read and choose the correct verb to be, they also have to put in order the sentences, yes/no questions. Students complete th ...
7 Views 9,084 Elem
House and Lost T.V Series Worksheet

House and Lost T.V Series Worksheet

This worksheet is very useful for Elementary to Intermediate students who want to learn English watching famous tv series. There are 2 episodes to analyse: House "Living a dream" & Lost, ...
10 Views 13,833 ElemPre-IntInt
Personal Pronouns, Possessive Adjectives, Verb To Be

Personal Pronouns, Possessive Adjectives, Verb To Be

This is a very simple worksheet for revising the verb to be, possessive adjectives and personal pronouns. There are 3 different and easy activities. Recommended for elementary students.
27 Views 50,709 Elem
Verb To Be: Revision Worksheet

Verb To Be: Revision Worksheet

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This is a 2-page worksheet for revising the verb to be. The first page is basically just a grammar guide and the second page has five different activities in which students are asked to fill in t ...
12 Views 15,759 ElemPre-Int
Present Continuous & Present Simple

Present Continuous & Present Simple

, Present Simple
Exercise number 1: Students can practice present continuous looking at the picture and writing what they are doing, they can practice using: he/she... It's a kinda mechanic exercise, that makes st ...
8 Views 25,025 Beg
Song Worksheet: She's Not Just A Pretty Face by Shania Twain

Song Worksheet: She's Not Just A Pretty Face by Shania Twain

This worksheet provide jobs in a funny way. Students work in pairs and in groups, they guess and discuss jobs. It can also be used a class activity. Can be adapted and taught to beginners, elemen ...
10 Views 15,369 BegElemPre-IntInt
In My House: Vocabulary Review

In My House: Vocabulary Review

Present Simple,
This is a colourful worksheet to review house vocabulary covered with my 7-8 year olds, and to help them make some sentences in the present simple using verbs like, eat/sleep/cook/play. There are ...
10 Views 16,951 BegElem
Song Worksheet: Breaking Down by Florence and the Machine

Song Worksheet: Breaking Down by Florence and the Machine

This is a worksheet based on Florence and the machine's song: Breaking down. I used it to practice listening with exercises in which the Ss would work on the organization of sentences, it also has ...
5 Views 9,282 All
Mixed Tenses Worksheet

Mixed Tenses Worksheet

A pre-intermediate worksheet with mixed tenses. There are 4 parts in here, starting from easier to hardest. The tenses included are: present, present continuous, past, past continuous, present per ...
28 Views 63,803 Pre-Int
Song Worksheet: Lautar by Pasha Parfeny

Song Worksheet: Lautar by Pasha Parfeny

The worksheet is based on a cheerful song "Lautar" by a Moldovan singer Pasha Parfeny, who took part in Eurovision Song Contest 2012 in Baku. The worksheet contains blanks and explanations or exer ...
3 Views 6,217 Pre-IntInt
Animals Crossword

Animals Crossword

Present Simple, ,
This worksheet has a crossword about animals. Students have to complete the crossword by reading the sentences underneath the crossword. Each sentence gives information about each animal of the cr ...
11 Views 14,900 Elem
Write About These Animals

Write About These Animals

Present Simple,
With this worksheet students can practice the simple present tense by filling the blanks with the correct information about the animals of the pictures. This worksheet has several pictures of ani ...
4 Views 8,292 Elem
The Elephant Song [Present Simple Positive and Negative Practice]

The Elephant Song [Present Simple Positive and Negative Practice]

Present Simple, ,
This exercise is based on the Elephant Song by Eric Herman. It practices using "doesn't" for the negative present simple tense (singular), and it practices using the correct form of the positive p ...
10 Views 23,098 Elem
Verb To Be

Verb To Be

» » Present Simple
This is a worksheet for practicing verb to be. It includes 3 different tasks. Also, there is a white and black version. It brings a completion exercise and multiple choice exercise. It is very bas ...
11 Views 12,763 BegElemPre-Int

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