Simple Present Tense Stories – (PDF)
Welcome to the Simple Present Tense Stories! These stories are perfect for learning how we use the simple present tense in daily life. Whether talking about habits, routines, or general truths, the simple present is a key tense in English. After reading each story, you’ll find exercises to practice what you’ve learned. Let’s get started!
Present Simple Tense Stories
Simple Present Tense Stories
Story 1: Tom’s Daily Routine
Tom is an ordinary student living in a small town. Every weekday, he wakes up at 7:00 AM. As soon as he opens his eyes, he reaches for his phone to check the time. Tom doesn’t like to sleep in because he enjoys having a calm morning. First, he brushes his teeth and washes his face with cold water to wake up. Then, he heads to the kitchen, where his mother prepares breakfast. Tom usually eats toast with butter and scrambled eggs, but sometimes he enjoys a bowl of cereal.
At 8:00 AM, Tom leaves the house and walks to school. His school is only a 15-minute walk away, so he prefers walking instead of taking the bus. On his way to school, Tom listens to music or sometimes daydreams about the things he’ll do during the weekend.
Tom enjoys most of his classes, but his favorite subject is math. He always completes his math homework on time. During the lunch break, he eats with his friends in the school cafeteria. In the afternoon, Tom attends more classes before the final bell rings at 3:00 PM. After school, he usually plays football with his friends at the park.
In the evening, Tom returns home around 5:00 PM. After dinner, he watches TV or plays video games. At 10:00 PM, Tom goes to bed, looking forward to another day.
Exercise 1
Fill in the blanks using the Simple Present Tense:
- Tom ____ (wake) up at 7:00 AM every day.
- He ____ (check) his phone as soon as he opens his eyes.
- Tom ____ (eat) breakfast with his family every morning.
- He ____ (walk) to school because it is close to his house.
- Tom ____ (complete) his homework on time.
- He ____ (play) football with his friends after school.
- In the evening, Tom ____ (watch) TV or ____ (play) video games before going to bed.
Answers to Exercise 1:
1.wakes / 2.checks / 3.eats / 4.walks / 5.completes / 6.plays / 7.watches, plays
Story 2: Michael’s Life in Atlanta
Michael Johnson lives in Atlanta, Georgia, with his wife, Laura, and their two children, Alex and Lily. Michael loves his family and enjoys spending quality time with them. Their home is a place of warmth and joy.
Michael works as a police officer in Atlanta. He likes his job and takes pride in being a dedicated police officer. Michael chose this career because he enjoys helping people and contributing to the safety of his community.
Michael’s responsibilities include protecting the citizens of Atlanta, solving crimes, and catching criminals. He works diligently to ensure the safety and security of everyone. Sometimes, he visits schools to talk to students about safety and making good choices. The students appreciate Michael’s visits and listen to his advice with interest. Officer Michael Johnson is a respected figure and a hero in Atlanta.
Exercises
For Story 2:
Fill in the blanks using the Simple Present Tense:
- Michael Johnson ____ (live) in Atlanta, Georgia, with his wife and children.
- He ____ (love) his family and ____ (enjoy) spending time with them.
- Michael ____ (work) as a police officer in Atlanta.
- He ____ (like) his job and ____ (take) pride in his work.
- Michael ____ (protect) the citizens of Atlanta and ____ (solve) crimes.
- He ____ (visit) schools sometimes to talk to students.
- The students ____ (appreciate) Michael’s visits and ____ (listen) to his advice.
Answers to Exercise 2:
1.lives / 2.loves, enjoys / 3.works / 4.likes, takes / 5.protects, solves / 6.visits / 7.appreciate, listen
