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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
Okay, I want to have something similar then!아 알겠어, 그럼 비슷한 걸로 하지 뭐!
Does anyone else want something to drink?술 더 드실 분?
Eating leftovers during the week saves me some time.주중에는 남은 요리만 먹어도 시간을 좀 벌 수 있어.
But which button? It doesn't show which controls which!어느 버튼? 뭐가 뭘 조절하는지 안 나와있는데!
That's a good question!좋은 질문이야!
Why? I never put a question mark when I search something!그걸 왜? 뭐 검색할 때 물음표 찍은 적 한번도 없어!
My husband and I really appreciate it.남편도 저도 정말 감사한 마음이에요.
Is that okay for you?그럼 되겠어?
Thanks for being thoughtful, dear.신경 써줘서 고마워, 자기.
Okay, if you say so, I trust you!그래, 네가 그렇다면야 믿어야지!
Thanks father, where is Bear's lead?고마워요 아빠. 베어 목줄은 어디 있어?
I can cook, of course, but only when I feel like it.할 수야 있지, 물론. 하지만 하고 싶을 때만 해.
You are absolutely right!지당하신 말씀!
Where is your school, is it in central London?너희 학교 어딨는데? 런던 중앙이야?
Isn't it faster taking the tube?지하철이 더 빠르지 않아?
Oh god, it's the second thing I hate doing in the kitchen!아 저런, 그건 내가 두번째로 싫어하는 부엌일인데!
Erm, sorry, but I think you have the wrong Mike...어어, 죄송하지만 사람을 잘못 아신 것 같은데요...
That would be great! Do you think it's possible?그럼 최고지! 근데 가능할까?
I prefer red onions.나는 적양파가 좋아.
He is a Chow Chow.차우차우예요.

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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