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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
Of course, she is an angel, do you want to talk to your mum?그럼, 그럼, 천사같고 말고, 엄마랑 얘기하고 싶은 게냐?
Excuse me sir, here are your drinks and the menu.실례하겠습니다, 여기 음료와 메뉴를 드릴게요.
As I said, it's much easier to open with two people.말했죠, 두 사람이 하면 훨씬 열기 쉽다고.
That's why you have a headache now!그러니까 지금 머리가 아프지.
With gas stoves, someone can leave the gas on, it's too dangerous!가스레인지를 쓰는데 누가 가스를 안 잠그면, 너무 위험하잖아!
Do we have any paper towels?우리 종이타월 있어?
I like the seafood restaurants there.거기 해물 레스토랑 좋더라.
It's still £5 more than the bigger room!그래도 큰 방보다 5파운드가 더 나가잖아요!
That's why they're 50% off.그러니까 50%를 깎았지.
Of course, my name is Cate and my number is 077...물론이죠, 제 이름은 케이트고 번호는 077...
It's not borrowing, it's stealing!그건 빌리는 게 아니라, 훔치는 거지!
Actually, it's quite urgent for me.사실 저한테 꽤 급한 일이지만.
As a result, he starts pooping and peeing all over the house.결국 온 사방에 똥이랑 오줌을 갈겨버리는 거지.
How is your cat?고양이는 좀 어때?
I can't imagine myself being on a plane for that long!그렇게나 오래 비행기를 탄다니 나라면 절대 못해!
You know tomorrow is my last day.내일이면 마지막 날인 거 알잖아.
I wear some of them, can I check them when I get back?몇 켤레는 신을 수 있어. 일단 갔다 와서 봐도 돼?
There are some vending machines in the station.역에 자판기가 좀 있을 텐데.
I see them around a lot where I work, actually.내가 일하는 곳에도 되게 많아.
Oh god, I feel too tired now.아이고, 이제 너무 피곤해.

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Burakbir..   1+ w
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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