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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
Yes, that's a good idea.응, 좋은 생각인걸.
It's more than enough, I need some garlic, also.아주 충분해. 그리고 마늘도 좀 필요한데.
Mike, it is a continent!마이크, '처럼'이 아니라 대륙 맞아!
I think Diego and I are the only smokers in the house.내 생각에 디에고랑 나 밖에 없는 거 같아.
Sorry, they don't serve chips here...미안하지만, 여기선 감자튀김 안 팔아...
So I don't snore everyday...그럼 매일 곤다는 건 아니네...
Do you mean Rebecca and Cecilia?레베카랑 세실리아 말야?
I have no idea what arborio rice is!아보리오 쌀이 뭔지 전혀 모르겠는데!
Nothing, 'cause I don't know what the woman looks like.나야 아무 것도 안하지, 그 할머니가 어떻게 생겼는지 모르니까.
I don't want to live in the suburbs!난 교외에서 살기 싫어!
First of all, it's so sad to see them in pain.일단, 반려동물이 아파하는 걸 지켜보는 건 슬프고.
I feel hungry, too.나도 배고파.
Do you need to wake up early tomorrow or something?내일 일찍 일어난다든가 해야 돼?
Aren't there four of us dear?우리는 사람이 네 명이잖아?
Oh god, it's the second thing I hate doing in the kitchen!아 저런, 그건 내가 두번째로 싫어하는 부엌일인데!
Because the other people complain about me smoking there.다른 사람들이 내가 담배 핀다고 불평한단 말야.
Come on, don't cry, she is just a stupid girl!그러지 말고, 울지 마, 그냥 저 여자가 이상한 거야!
What's the reason for the cancellation this time?이번엔 또 뭣 때문에 취소하겠다는 건데?
Hm, okay... I think I got it, is it like Pinocchio?흐음, 좋아... 알 것 같아. 피노키오 같은 거네?
Oh, okay, is there a problem with your house?아, 그래요. 집에 뭔가 문제라도 있나요?

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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