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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
Okay, how long is it, do you know?좋아, 얼마나 긴지 혹시 알아?
No, I haven't, I don't know what's yours in the fridge.아니, 네 냉장고에서 뭐가 네 건지를 모르겠어서.
First of all, it's so sad to see them in pain.일단, 반려동물이 아파하는 걸 지켜보는 건 슬프고.
Yeah, the packet is ripped, but it's not overdue.네, 포장은 찢어졌지만 유통기한은 지나지 않았네요.
It won't change anything, but reminding me is stressing me out!달라지는 건 없어도 자꾸 말하면 스트레스 받는다고!
I only have 3 hours today.오늘은 3시간만 하면 돼.
He is fine.얘는 괜찮아요.
The rest of the house is okay, but the kitchen is a bit dirty.집 나머지는 괜찮은데, 부엌은 좀 더럽다.
I guess you need to change your cooking plan now!네 요리 계획이 바뀌어버린 것 같네!
Hmm.. I think it's overdue.어라... 지난 것 같은데.
I am half-British and half-Australian.영국하고 호주가 반반 섞인 거지.
Everything is the same as it's advertised.광고한 내용이랑 전부 똑같답니다.
Sorry, they don't serve chips here...미안하지만, 여기선 감자튀김 안 팔아...
Hello, what kind of dog do you have, Mike?안녕, 어느 개 길러요, 마이크?
Of course! It's my favourite pub.당연하죠! 내가 제일 좋아하는 술집인데.
I don't want to live in the suburbs!난 교외에서 살기 싫어!
No, I won't... I don't want a house in Mayfair anymore!안 할 거야... 더는 메이페어에 있는 집을 구하고 싶지 않아!
So I don't snore everyday...그럼 매일 곤다는 건 아니네...
I'm hungry, but it's better to have something when we meet the guys.나도 배 고프지만, 걔네랑 같이 먹는 게 나으니까.
I didn't know that, I hope it's not serious.몰랐어. 심각한 게 아니면 좋을 텐데.

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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