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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
I'm sorry, I'm not good at remembering names sometimes!미안해, 가끔 이름 기억하는 게 헷갈려서 말야!
Yes I did, why, isn't it normal?응, 그랬는데. 왜, 그럼 안돼?
You need to press the button down and turn it right.버튼을 아래로 누르고 오른쪽으로 돌려야해.
I hope it’s not serious.별 일 아니면 좋겠는데.
It seems there is no one in the house!집에 아무도 없는 모양인데!
I don't know, probably put it in the bin.몰라, 쓰레기통에 버리든가 했겠지.
He must be sleeping, he usually works at night, too.자고 있는 모양이다, 걔도 주로 밤에 일하거든.
Hi, I don't think it's broken.안녕하세요, 부러진 것 같진 않은데.
I took Bear out and I'm just about to leave.베어 산책 좀 시키다가 이제 나갈 준비 마쳤어.
Sorry, look, here is the station.미안한데, 봐봐, 역 도착했다.
Thanks for warning me now, that's very helpful!이제야 말해 줘서 고마워, 정말 도움이 되네!
Are they older or younger?언니, 아니면 동생?
Is there anything else you want me to do?또 내가 했으면 하는 거 있어?
Is that what you want me to do?나보고 그러라는 거야?
Alright, I think I know who he is...아하, 알긴 아는데...
I'm so sorry about the inconvenience.불편을 끼쳐드려서 정말 미안합니다.
Anyway, my lesson is starting now, I have to go.아무튼, 곧 수업이 시작해. 가봐야겠어.
It's Marvin Gaye, from the 60's, but this is the remix.마빈 게이야, 60년대 노래. 근데 이건 리믹스고.
It sounds like a good deal.좋은 생각 같은걸.
Is there a problem with your phone battery?배터리에 뭔가 문제 있는 거 아냐?

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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