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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, sorry, I also need a grater for the cheese.아차, 치즈에 쓸 강판도 필요하다.
Hello madam, are you still on the line?안녕하세요 부인, 아직 계신가요?
Oh, okay, is there a problem with your house?아, 그래요. 집에 뭔가 문제라도 있나요?
You look a bit sad, are you okay?너 조금 슬퍼보이는데, 괜찮아?
The place I am having the meeting is very close to Brighton Pier.미팅 장소가 브라이튼 부두랑 되게 가까워.
Yes, they are all around 2 pounds.응, 전부 2파운드 언저리야.
She could even have been her mum... Who knows?그 여자 어머니일 수도 있는 거고... 혹시 모르잖아?
Anyway, you only have 10 days left to leave that house.아무튼, 집 비우기까지 10일 남았다는 거네.
Upstairs, there is Diego and a British couple next to him.윗층에는 디에고랑 그 옆에 영국인 커플이 살아.
Hmm.. yes, we get on really well.흠... 네, 둘이 잘 맞아요.
Is that right?맞지?
Ta-ta here it is...짜잔, 여기 있지...
Really? Sade is one of my favourites, too.정말? 나도 샤데이 엄청 좋아해.
What do you want me to do with them?이걸로 뭘 하길 원해?
I don't like their chardonnay.여기 샤르도네 별로야.
So I don't snore everyday...그럼 매일 곤다는 건 아니네...
Here you can take it, be careful, it's very hot.여기 가져가. 조심하고, 뜨거우니까.
I hope it’s not serious.별 일 아니면 좋겠는데.
I think we need to put some of your clothes away.자기 옷은 어디로 좀 치워놔야 할 거 같아.
I don't mind sitting outside as long as I'm not cold.춥지만 않으면 바깥에 앉는 것도 좋아.

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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