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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
Do you have any area in mind?너는 생각하고 있는 구역이 있어?
Nothing, 'cause I don't know what the woman looks like.나야 아무 것도 안하지, 그 할머니가 어떻게 생겼는지 모르니까.
Do you live in this house, too?조셉씨도 이 건물에 사세요?
Do you remember the pub's name?그 술집 이름 기억해요?
I'm not really in the mood to join them.걔네랑 같이갈 기분은 아니야.
I mostly cook meat, fish and chicken dishes.주로 고기, 생선이나 닭고기 요리를 많이 하지.
Yes, I have got two sisters.우리집은 딸만 셋이야.
Sorry, I don't have much time, can I tell you the story when I'm back?미안해요, 내가 시간이 별로 없어서, 갔다 와서 얘기해줘도 돼요?
Whose cat?... Do you mean my cat?누구 고양이 말예요?...내 고양이 말인가?
Do you know her well?잘 아는 사이야?
5 bedroom detached house on Lyme Street, £2,800, is that right?라임 가에 있는 침실 5개 단독주택, 2800파운드, 이게 맞나요?
I guess you need to change your cooking plan now!네 요리 계획이 바뀌어버린 것 같네!
Certainly honey, do you want a glass or a bottle?물론이지 얘, 잔으로 줄까, 아님 병?
It's a double room plus we get a cleaner once a week.더블룸이고 일주일에 한번씩 청소부가 와.
You know, she is normally an extremely quiet and calm person.알잖아, 평소에는 엄청 조용하고 침착한 사람인 거.
How are things going, is everything ok?일은 어때, 다 잘 되가?
Thank you again for giving me your turn.차례 양보해줘서 정말 고마워.
Pogo still hates coming to the vet, though!포고야 여전히 동물병원 가는 걸 질색하지만!
Hello, is that Cate?여보세요, 케이트야?
It's all your fault! I feel so embarrassed now...다 네 탓이야! 너무 부끄러워져버렸어...

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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