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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
He is fine.얘는 괜찮아요.
That's why I never trust quiet people...내가 그래서 조용한 사람을 안 믿는 거야...
So it comes to 2,800 a month!그럼 월 2800 파운드인 거잖아!
I don't think it's hay fever! I believe it's from the cat...꽃가루 알레르기는 아닌 것 같아요! 고양이 때문이라고 보는데...
Of course! It's my favourite pub.당연하죠! 내가 제일 좋아하는 술집인데.
Ah, I'm very sorry, but we're fully booked tonight!아, 무척 죄송하지만 오늘 저녁은 만석이라서요!
I am planning to sleep in a bit since it's a holiday.휴일이라 좀 늦잠 자려고 했거든.
Toby! This is Cate, she is my... friend, from London.토비! 이쪽은 케이트야. 내... 친구야. 런던에서 온.
Well this is how it is... do you want to see upstairs?글쎄, 그렇게 돼있는 걸 어쩌겠어요. 위층도 보겠어요?
Hey, before you go...잠깐, 가기 전에...
Well, I'm used to getting bad news today, what's that?안 좋은 소식이라면 오늘 벌써 익숙해진 참이라서요. 무슨 일인데 그러세요?
Kisses to you, too, I'll call you when I get there!자기한테도 뽀뽀. 도착하면 전화할게!
It doesn't matter, I think they are the same distance away.상관 없는 거 같아, 둘다 거리가 비슷비슷할걸.
Did you say Russia? That's unusual!러시아라고? 특이하네!
Come on dear, I know you want me to!에이, 왜 이러셔, 내가 오길 바라면서!
Yes, that's okay, we are just about to leave.응, 괜찮아, 이제 막 뜨려던 참이었어.
What kind of music do you like the most?너는 어떤 음악 제일 좋아해?
I think so, he can look around while Bear is not here.그게 좋겠어, 베어가 없는 동안 주변 좀 둘러볼 수 있도록.
What do you want me to do with them?이걸로 뭘 하길 원해?
I guess so, but I want to finish seeing all the houses today.그렇긴 해도, 집 알아보는 거 오늘 다 끝내고 싶어서.

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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