Present Simple Tense Worksheet for 12-Year-Olds

Instructions

Complete the exercises below to practice using the Present Simple tense. We use the Present Simple to talk about habits, daily routines, and facts that are always true.

Part 1: Verb Endings

Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in parentheses. Remember to add -s, -es, or -ies for he, she, and it!

1. My brother (play) _______________ video games every afternoon.
2. We (go) _______________ to the park on Saturdays.
3. She (study) _______________ very hard for her exams.
4. A baker (make) _______________ bread and cakes.
5. He (watch) _______________ cartoons after he finishes his homework.
6. I (have) _______________ a dog and two cats.
7. The baby (cry) _______________ when he is hungry.
8. Water (boil) _______________ at 100 degrees Celsius.

Part 2: Sentence Scramble

Put the words in the correct order to make a sentence or a question. Don't forget the punctuation.

1. never / my sister / her vegetables / eats
   ____________________________________________________
2. you / where / live / do
   ____________________________________________________
3. on weekends / I / late / sleep / usually
   ____________________________________________________
4. does / his homework / he / not / in the morning
   ____________________________________________________
5. music / what kind / your best friend / of / like / does
   ____________________________________________________

Part 3: Make it Negative and Ask a Question

Read the positive sentence. Then, rewrite it as a negative sentence and a question.

1. They live in a big city.
   • Negative: ____________________________________________________
   • Question: ____________________________________________________


2. He speaks three languages.
   • Negative: ____________________________________________________
   • Question: ____________________________________________________


3. You drink coffee in the morning.
   • Negative: ____________________________________________________
   • Question: ____________________________________________________

Part 4: Reading and Understanding

Read the short text about Maria's routine and answer the questions below.

Questions:

1. What does Maria do every morning before school?
2. Does Maria eat a big breakfast?
3. Where does she go after school?
4. Why does Maria love her routine?

Answer Key

Part 1: Verb Endings

1. plays
2. go
3. studies
4. makes
5. watches
6. have
7. cries
8. boils

Part 2: Sentence Scramble

1. My sister never eats her vegetables.
2. Where do you live?
3. I usually sleep late on weekends.
4. He does not do his homework in the morning.
5. What kind of music does your best friend like?

Part 3: Make it Negative and Ask a Question

1. • Negative: They do not (don't) live in a big city.
   • Question: Do they live in a big city?
2. • Negative: He does not (doesn't) speak three languages.
   • Question: Does he speak three languages?
3. • Negative: You do not (don't) drink coffee in the morning.
   • Question: Do you drink coffee in the morning?

Part 4: Reading and Understanding

1. She practices the piano for an hour.
2. No, she doesn't. She usually just has a piece of fruit.
3. She goes to the library.
4. She loves her routine because it helps her stay organized.