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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
Hmm... Tomorrow is a bank holiday.어... 내일은 뱅크 홀리데이니까.
I searched: does Pinocchio know he is not a real boy.피노키오는 자기가 진짜 아이가 아니라는 걸 아나요, 라고 검색했어.
Do you live in this house, too?조셉씨도 이 건물에 사세요?
Hello dear, how is it going, do you need any help?안녕 자기. 어떻게 돼 가? 필요한 거 있어?
Sorry Mrs. Jones, there is a misunderstanding...죄송합니다, 존스 부인, 오해가 있었던 것 같은데요...
Are you really asking me that question?지금 정말 나한테 그걸 물어보겠다는 거야?
Of course, she is an angel, do you want to talk to your mum?그럼, 그럼, 천사같고 말고, 엄마랑 얘기하고 싶은 게냐?
Certainly honey, do you want a glass or a bottle?물론이지 얘, 잔으로 줄까, 아님 병?
Well, that's another problem!그러니까 문제란 말이지!
Oh sorry dear, my husband has some difficulties hearing...아유, 미안해라, 우리 남편이 귀가 안 좋아서요...
You are right, it's probably worth more than one cigarette.인정할게. 담배 한 개피보다는 비쌀 거다.
Yeah, I want to see the bathroom...네, 화장실도 좀 봤으면 하는데요...
What's up? Is everything okay?무슨 일이죠? 문제라도 있어요?
What do you think about him, Cate?그 사람 어떤 거 같아, 케이트?
By the way, the deposit is £3,000 and non-negotiable...그리고 보증금은 3000파운드이고, 에누리는 없어요.
Is your father sick?아버지가 아프셔?
Is it because of the cost, or another reason?경비 때문에 그래, 아님 다른 이유가 있어?
It's Marvin Gaye, from the 60's, but this is the remix.마빈 게이야, 60년대 노래. 근데 이건 리믹스고.
Unfortunately, she is a teenager, she is 19!안타깝지만, 십대가 맞아. 19살이니까!
Okay, I don't like cooking, but I like tasting food.좋아, 난 요리는 안 좋아하지만, 음식 맛 보는 건 좋아하니까.

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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