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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
Shall we meet at the train station, or do you want me to pick you up from your house?기차역에서 만날까, 아님 집 앞까지 내가 데리러 갈까?
It looks like you've got some experience with coffee.커피를 꽤 잘 아는 것 같아 보이는걸.
How many people live in this house?이 집에 몇이나 살아?
It's very difficult to talk to you on the phone right now.너하고 지금 통화하는 거 되게 어려운 상황이야.
It's still £5 more than the bigger room!그래도 큰 방보다 5파운드가 더 나가잖아요!
Also, one of my friends works there.그리고, 내 친구 중에 거기 일하는 애가 있어요.
I have an appointment with the home office for my visa extension.비자 연장하러 내무부에 가기로 약속 잡아놨어.
I hope it's not the right address! It looks awful.맞는 주소가 아니면 좋겠네! 여기 완전 끔찍해 보여.
I hope he gets well soon.빨리 나아지시길 빌게.
Whose cat?... Do you mean my cat?누구 고양이 말예요?...내 고양이 말인가?
That's true! How much is your rent?하긴 그래! 방값이 얼만데?
You never pick Bear's poo up from the pavement.너 길에서 베어 똥 절대 안 줍잖아.
I hope it's not related to me!나랑은 상관 없는 일이길 바라!
I feel a bit tired and very hungry.약간 피곤하고 되게 배고파서.
We don't have that system in Brighton yet.브라이튼에는 아직 그 시스템이 없어서.
He must be sleeping, he usually works at night, too.자고 있는 모양이다, 걔도 주로 밤에 일하거든.
That's nice, the cupboards look good, the bench is okay...좋네요, 찬장도 좋아보이고, 식탁도 괜찮고...
Don't worry, we don't do it everyday.걱정 마, 매일 이러는 것도 아닌데.
There is a little market near the school.학교 근처에 작은 슈퍼마켓이 있는데.
Sure! Why is it so important to you?그러죠! 그게 왜 당신한테 그렇게 중요한데요?

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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