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Present simple Exercises

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Present Simple Form : (Base form (verb 1 ) )

In English we use the present simple tense to talk about facts or things that are always true, as well as things in general. Present simple is also used to talk about a repeated action such as a habit, a hobby, a daily event, a scheduled event or something that often happens.

In English we use 'do' and 'does' as auxiliary verbs in negatives and questions and we often use the present simple with adverbs of frequency such as sometimes, always, often, never, usually, rarely, and hardly ever.

Notes for use of present simple :

In the third person, ‘s’ is added to the verb form. For example;

work --> works

run --> runs

live --> lives

For verbs that end in 'o', 'sh', 'ch', 's' and 'x', we add 'es' to the verb form. For example;

go --> goes

wish --> wishes

watch --> watches

kiss --> kisses

fax --> faxes

For verbs that end in a consonant + 'y', we change the 'y' to 'i' and add 'es'. For example;

try --> tries

study --> studies

The table below shows the different forms of present simple :

Example Verb : Work
I / You  / We / They
He / She / It
Positive... work.... works.
Negative... don't work.... doesn't work.

Questions

Do ... work?Does ... work?
Short answersYes, ... do. / No, ... don't.Yes, ... does. / No, ... doesn't.


For the verb 'to be' we use 'am', 'is', 'are' in the present simple. No auxiliary verbs are used in negative sentences and questions.


Verb: Be
I
You / We / They
He / She / It
PositiveI'm ...... 're ...... 's ...
NegativeI'm not ...... aren't ...... isn't ...
QuestionsAm I ... ?Are ... ...?Is ... ...?
Short answersYes, I am. / No, I'm not.Yes, ... are. / No, ... aren't.Yes, ... is. / No, ... isn't.

Present Simple Example Sentences :

Positive Examples of Present Simple :

  • She plays tennis on Saturdays.
  • They often eat out in Soho.
  • The train leaves at 9.00am.
  • My name is Mike.
  • I am 24 years old.

Negative Examples of Present Simple :

  • I don’t work at weekends.
  • He doesn’t go out on Fridays.
  • We don’t live in the city centre.
  • She isn't hungry.
  • You aren't late.

Question Examples of Present Simple :

  • Do you eat three meals per day?
  • Does he have a car?
  • Do they live in London? 
  • Is your cat OK?
  • What's wrong with him?

Present simple example sentences
No, it doesn't look clean, do you want me to clean it?아니, 안 깨끗해 보여. 내가 닦을까?
He's a... Sorry Mike, what do you do?뭘 하냐면... 미안한데 마이크, 너 직업이 뭐지?
Excuse me ma'am, here is an undamaged packet of rice for you.실례하겠습니다, 여기 손상되지 않은 봉투의 쌀을 드릴게요.
It's £135 per week!일주일에 135파운드!
But everybody calls him Rocco.다들 로코라고 불러요.
Oh, sorry, I also need a grater for the cheese.아차, 치즈에 쓸 강판도 필요하다.
Look, you can watch the sunset best from this point.봐, 여기서 석양이 제일 잘 보여.
That's true! How much is your rent?하긴 그래! 방값이 얼만데?
They are both okay for me.둘다 나는 상관없어.
And on the ground floor we have easy access to the garden.그리고 1층에 살면 정원에 쉽게 드나들 수 있잖아.
He wouldn't run away, he just wants to check what's outside.도망치려는 건 아냐. 밖에 뭐가 있는지 보고싶어서 이러는 거야.
Sorry, I forgot to tell you, you need to turn the tap on very gently.미안, 말해주는 걸 깜빡했어. 수도꼭지를 정말 살살 틀어야 돼.
I'm sorry for not showing up at your opening.오픈 때 못 찾아와서 미안해.
So I want to cook as much as I can now.그래서 지금 요리할 수 있는만큼 최대한 해두려고.
How long does the flight usually take?비행기 타고 보통 얼마쯤 걸려?
Hello dear, how is it going, do you need any help?안녕 자기. 어떻게 돼 가? 필요한 거 있어?
So I don't snore everyday...그럼 매일 곤다는 건 아니네...
Do you know the pub around the corner?모퉁이 돌면 나오는 술집 알아요?
You don’t look like an English teacher to me.영어 선생님처럼 안 생겼는데.
Oh my god! It’s almost 12 o’clock.아 세상에! 벌써 12시가 다 돼가네.

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Be going to
Be going to passive
Be used to / Get used to
Comparative
Defining relative clause
Echo tag
Expression
First conditional
Future
Future continuous
Future perfect continuous
Future perfect passive
Future perfect simple
Future simple passive
Greeting
Have/Get something done
Imperative
Implied conditional
Indirect question
Infinitive of purpose
Interjection
Mixed conditional
Modal
Modal passive
Non-defining relative clause
Other
Past continuous
Past continuous passive
Past perfect continuous
Past perfect passive
Past perfect simple
Past simple
Past simple passive
Polite request / offer / suggestion
Present continuous
Present continuous passive
Present perfect continuous
Present perfect passive
Present perfect simple
Present simple
Present simple passive
Question tag
Reduced relative clause
Reported speech imperative
Reported speech question
Reported speech request
Reported speech statement
Second conditional
Short answer
Superlative
Third conditional
Used to / would (past habit)
Was/were going to
Was/were supposed to
Wish
Would rather
Zero conditional