Simple Present Tense
ENGLISH GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY
Section 1
Simple Present Tense Overview
The simple present tense is used to talk about habitual actions, routines, general truths, and facts. In Business English, it’s essential to express actions that happen regularly or things that are generally true.
1.1. Verb “To Be” in Simple Present
The verb "to be" has three forms in the simple present: am, is, and are.
Subject+ Verb "To Be" (Simple Present)
Example Sentence
I am a manager.
He/She/It is He is on a call.
We/You/They are busy today.
Affirmative:
I am a project manager.
She is an accountant.
They are in the office.
Negative:
I am not a project manager.
She is not an accountant.
They are not in the office.
Questions:
Am I on the right team?
Is she in the meeting?
Are they coming to the event?
1.2. Other Verbs in Simple Present
For other verbs, the rule is simple: use the base form of the verb. For the third person singular (he, she, it), add -s or -es to the verb.
Subject + Verb Form (Simple Present)
Example Sentence
I/You/We/They + Base form
I work at a bank.
He/She/It + Base form + s/es
She works at a bank.
Affirmative:
I schedule meetings every day.
He manages the team.
We collaborate with international clients.
Negative:
I do not (don’t) schedule meetings every day.
He does not (doesn’t) manage the team.
They do not (don’t) work on weekends.
Questions:
Do I need to attend the meeting?
Does she manage the new project?
Do they send the reports weekly?
Section 2
Exercises
2.1. Fill in the Blanks (10 Questions)
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb.
She ______ (work) in the finance department.
They ______ (not/attend) the meeting on Mondays.
______ you ______ (prepare) the report every month?
I ______ (be) responsible for marketing.
He ______ (not/know) the client personally.
______ she ______ (handle) customer complaints?
We ______ (be) in the office until 5 p.m.
They ______ (call) the suppliers every week.
I ______ (not/be) sure about the budget.
______ the company ______ (offer) a bonus program?
2.2. Scrambled Sentences (10 Questions)
Put the words in the correct order to make meaningful sentences.
to / team / does / she / the / presentations / give?
sales / the / prepare / I / reports / every / day.
meeting / the / you / not / attend / do?
managers / have / the / an / does / agreement?
company / international / an / we / are.
deadlines / meet / they / always / the.
available / be / the / team / will / tomorrow?
project / the / does / manager / report / prepare / the?
customer / handle / service / we / calls.
are / marketing / team / the / we / in.
2.3. Multiple Choice Questions (10 Questions)
Choose the correct answer for each question.
She ______ to the office every morning.
a) go
b) goes
c) gone
They ______ attend meetings on Fridays.
a) do not
b) does not
c) are not
______ the project manager attend the conference last week?
a) Do
b) Does
c) Did
He ______ the team every Monday.
a) supervises
b) supervise
c) supervising
I ______ usually in charge of sales reports.
a) am
b) is
c) are
______ you prepare the report every month?
a) Does
b) Do
c) Are
The company ______ new clients frequently.
a) acquire
b) acquires
c) acquiring
We ______ always meet deadlines.
a) do not
b) does not
c) are not
______ she work in HR?
a) Do
b) Does
c) Is
He ______ with suppliers twice a week.
a) meeting
b) meets
c) meet
Section 3
Business English Simple Present Tense Story
Story:
Susan works at a large multinational company as a marketing director. Every morning, she arrives at the office at 8:00 AM and checks her emails. She manages a team of five people and ensures that they meet their daily targets. Susan holds team meetings twice a week, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, to discuss marketing strategies and performance.
Her team is responsible for creating online campaigns, managing social media accounts, and analyzing market trends. Susan reviews the performance of each campaign regularly and provides feedback to her team. She also collaborates with the sales department to ensure that the company’s marketing efforts align with the sales goals.
At the end of each month, Susan prepares a detailed report on the results of the marketing campaigns and presents it to the senior management. In addition to her daily tasks, she attends international conferences to stay updated on the latest trends in marketing. Susan enjoys her job because it allows her to be creative and work with a talented team._
Reading Comprehension Questions:
What is Susan's job position?
a) Sales Manager
b) Marketing Director
c) Project Manager
What time does Susan arrive at the office?
a) 9:00 AM
b) 8:00 AM
c) 7:30 AM
How many people are on Susan's team?
a) Three
b) Five
c) Six
When does Susan hold team meetings?
a) Every Monday and Wednesday
b) Every Tuesday and Thursday
c) Every Friday
What are Susan’s team’s responsibilities?
a) Managing finances and budgets
b) Creating online campaigns and analyzing market trends
c) Handling customer service and complaints
What does Susan do with the campaign performance?
a) She ignores it.
b) She reviews it and provides feedback to her team.
c) She leaves it for the sales team to handle.
Who does Susan collaborate with?
a) The sales department
b) The IT department
c) The HR department
What does Susan prepare at the end of each month?
a) A new marketing strategy
b) A detailed report on the marketing campaigns
c) A sales report
Why does Susan attend international conferences?
a) To find new clients
b) To stay updated on the latest marketing trends
c) To present the company’s products
Why does Susan enjoy her job?
a) Because it’s easy and stress-free
b) Because it allows her to be creative and work with a talented team
c) Because she has flexible working hours
This story emphasizes daily tasks, collaboration, and management responsibilities in a business context, ideal for practicing the simple present tense in Business English. The reading comprehension test helps to reinforce the key details of the story and ensure a better understanding of the tense.