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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
A flat is not a good idea for Bear, it doesn't have a garden.베어한테 아파트는 좋은 생각이 아냐, 안뜰이 없잖아.
He only does it when he is extremely stressed!극도로 스트레스 받을 때만 그러는 거야!
It's all about my lovely little cat, Pogo.내 사랑스러운 고양이 포고 문제인 거지.
I don't mind sitting outside as long as I'm not cold.춥지만 않으면 바깥에 앉는 것도 좋아.
Yes, that's a good idea.응, 좋은 생각인걸.
Nope, it gives me a headache!싫어, 머리가 지끈지끈하다구!
I can bring him with me when I come back for breakfast.아침 먹으러 돌아오는 길에 내가 데려올 수 있어.
Well, not really! I don't like cooking much.어, 그건 아니. 난 요리 별로 안 좋아하거든.
Mike! You can't use people's stuff without asking!마이크! 남의 걸 허락도 없이 쓰면 어떡해!
Right! Who wants chardonnay, then?좋아! 그럼 샤르도네 마실 사람은?
I'm on my way to Brighton, nearly there!브라이튼에 거의 다 도착했어!
Let me check... when is best for you?확인해보죠... 언제 보러 오시겠어요?
Watch out for the 3rd step, it's not very stable.계단에 세번째 발판 조심해요, 고정이 잘 안돼있으니까.
Good boy, Beary! See, he is just a little friend.착하다 베어! 보렴, 그냥 작은 친구야.
You are absolutely right!지당하신 말씀!
No, no, nothing is wrong, no need to worry, we are all fine...아냐, 아냐, 잘못된 건 하나도 없단다, 걱정하지 말렴, 우리는 잘 지내니까...
That's extreme, I don't think we have a mortar and pestle.그런 극단적인 요구가 있나, 사발하고 막자는 없을 텐데.
But one of them is £2.44 and the other one is £1.22.근데 하나는 2.44파운드이고 다른 하나는 1.22파운드야.
I need to wake him up now!이제 가서 깨워야겠다!
Here you can take it, be careful, it's very hot.여기 가져가. 조심하고, 뜨거우니까.

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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