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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
Oh no! Are you sure you don't have anything available?아, 저런! 남는 자리가 없는지 확실하세요?
And this is my girlfriend, Cate.이쪽은 제 여자친구, 케이트입니다.
By the way, the deposit is £3,000 and non-negotiable...그리고 보증금은 3000파운드이고, 에누리는 없어요.
Oh sorry, unfortunately, that one is reserved.아, 죄송하지만 저 테이블은 예약석입니다.
Do your parents live in London, too?부모님께서도 런던에 사셔?
It's not much less... There is a slight difference!훨씬 적은 게 아니라... 미묘한 차이일 뿐이에요!
I'm sorry to say that no pets are allowed in the house!미안하지만 이 건물에는 애완동물은 들일 수 없어요!
Yeah, you are right, it's more useful when you have less things.그렇네, 네 말이 맞아. 물건이 적을 때 더 유용하지.
How much garlic do you want?마늘은 얼마나 있으면 되겠어?
But it has expired and it has a hole in it.근데 유통기한이 지났고 구멍이 나 있어요.
This is my boyfriend, Mike.이쪽은 제 남자친구, 마이크예요.
Okay, I found it... but it looks filthy!알았어, 찾았어.... 근데 더러워 보여!
Anyway, what else do we have left to do now?아무튼, 그럼 해야 할 거 남은 게 또 뭐 있지?
Until you just light your cigarette.담배에 불 붙일 때 까지는.
The other one is 3,000, but includes all bills.다른 곳은 3000파운드지만 관리비 포함이야.
Are you serious?진심?
I don't want to live in the suburbs!난 교외에서 살기 싫어!
But he hisses occasionally, is it normal?하지만 가끔 하악질을 하는데, 정상이야?
Because you are in it.네가 있잖아.
Thank you very much!아주 고맙네요!

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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