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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, I can hear you, but I don't understand!그래, 말은 들리는데, 이해가 안돼!
What's wrong with him?걔는 어디가 아픈 거예요?
That's nice, I like the music and the lyrics.노래 좋다, 음악이랑 가사가 마음에 들어.
Is there anything else you want me to do?또 내가 했으면 하는 거 있어?
It's £135 per week!일주일에 135파운드!
I don't think we need to pay for it.안 물어줘도 될 거 같아.
You are absolutely right!지당하신 말씀!
My rent is monthly, I pay £600 per month.나는 월세야. 한달에 600파운드 내.
I'm really sorry about that!정말 미안해!
My friend noted here it is your wedding anniversary!동료가 적어놓기를 두분 결혼기념일이시라구요!
The other one is 3,000, but includes all bills.다른 곳은 3000파운드지만 관리비 포함이야.
Do you know how to use them?사용법을 알아?
Okay, the total is £36.74, sir.네, 총합 36.74파운드입니다.
It's like, the bus you are waiting for never comes.요컨대, 기다리던 버스는 절대 안 오지.
It's not for me, it's for the rice, dear!내가 마시려는 게 아니라, 쌀에 넣으려고 그래!
Isn't it just a simple meeting cancellation?그냥 회의가 취소된 것 뿐이잖아?
No, because she is mental and can harm Pogo or Bear!아니, 그 여자가 또라이고 포고나 베어를 다치게 할 수 있으니까!
He wants to, but tonight it's impossible.그러려고 했는데, 오늘밤은 안되겠어요.
But I don't think I can use them all, there are too many!하지만 다 쓰기에는 너무 많은 것 같아!
Of course, I researched it well, it's 525 metres.응, 잘 조사해뒀지. 525 미터야.

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Y
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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