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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
You know, I usually have some early morning lessons.난 보통 아침 일찍 수업이 있잖아.
I don't think so, trains leave about every 20 minutes.괜찮을걸. 기차가 20분마다 오니까.
He hasn't realised that we are at a vet yet.아직 동물병원인 걸 눈치 못채고 있네.
Those kind of irresponsible people make me angry!그렇게 무책임한 사람들을 보면 화가 난단 말이지!
I like some Jamiroquai songs, but not all of them.자미로콰이 노래는 몇 개는 좋아하는데, 다는 아니고.
Hello guys, is it possible to make a little less noise?안녕 여러분, 소리 좀 낮춰줄 수 있어요?
You are absolutely right!지당하신 말씀!
I think I deserve a kiss...나 키스를 받을만하다고 생각하는데...
I mostly work till late at night, I never wake up at 7 in the morning.나는 보통 밤 늦게까지 일해서, 아침 7시에는 절대 못 일어나는데.
I can cook, of course, but only when I feel like it.할 수야 있지, 물론. 하지만 하고 싶을 때만 해.
Yes, it seems more logical in this case.그렇네, 그게 더 합리적인 판단 같아.
How much are they supposed to pay?얼마 주기로 돼있었는데?
Yes, that's okay, we are just about to leave.응, 괜찮아, 이제 막 뜨려던 참이었어.
I'm a bit paranoid about it.약간 편집증이 생겨버렸지 뭐야.
Yes, that's a good idea.응, 좋은 생각인걸.
It's too fruity.너무 과일향 나.
What do you want me to do with them?이걸로 뭘 하길 원해?
I've finally completed it and tomorrow is the big day!드디어 완성했으니, 내일이 결전의 날이야!
It sounds like a good deal.좋은 생각 같은걸.
As I'm a smoker, I prefer sitting outside.나는 흡연자라서 바깥을 선호하긴 해.

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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