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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
Do you know the pub around the corner?모퉁이 돌면 나오는 술집 알아요?
Yeah, that's a good idea!응, 그거 좋은 생각인데!
No, what is that?뭔데?
You are very funny mate.아주 재치가 넘치시네요, 이 친구.
Sorry, I hope it doesn't ruin your childhood memories...미안, 어린 시절의 기억이 더럽혀지지 않았길 바라...
I don't know, maybe it helps a bit!글쎄, 어쩌면 조금은!
It has 1 year to pass its expiry date.유통기한이 지나려면 아직 1년이 남았어요.
Here you go sir, this is your receipt and your £20 cashback.여기 있습니다. 영수증과 20파운드 캐시백이에요.
What is it about?무슨 내용인데?
Where is my f*cking tenner?내 빌어먹을 10파운드는 어디 갔어?
Yes, that's the one.응, 그거 맞아요.
I can't imagine myself being on a plane for that long!그렇게나 오래 비행기를 탄다니 나라면 절대 못해!
I guess my only choice is coming to your house!네 집에서 사는 거 말고는 선택지가 아무 것도 없네!
Do you think electric stoves are better?전기 스토브가 가스레인지보다 낫다고 생각해?
Yes, I can hear you, but I don't understand!그래, 말은 들리는데, 이해가 안돼!
Why do you want to live there?너는 왜 거기 살고 싶어?
Do you want me to make you a cup of tea or coffee?차나 커피 한 잔 타줄까?
My landlords are a gay couple.우리 집주인 게이 커플이야.
You're right, but he is not only here to fix things...네 말은 맞는데, 고쳐주려고 온 것뿐만 아니라...
Nope, oyster cards are only for transport in London.아니, 오이스터 카드는 런던 내 이동에만 쓰여.

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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