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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
Until you just light your cigarette.담배에 불 붙일 때 까지는.
I hope it’s not serious.별 일 아니면 좋겠는데.
Except mosquitoes because they ruin my sleep.모기는 빼고. 잠자는 시간을 망쳐놓으니까.
I'm so sorry, but we need to cancel our meeting today.정말 미안한데, 오늘 회의 취소해야 할 것 같아.
To me, wasting it is weirder!내 생각에는 기껏 생긴 걸 버리는 게 더 이상해!
I'm a bit paranoid about it.약간 편집증이 생겨버렸지 뭐야.
Sorry, the line is very bad!미안, 통화연결이 안 좋아!
Do we have to do that every time we need to open the door?문을 열 때마다 방금처럼 해야 하는 거예요?
Why is that?그건 왜 그런데?
Mike, it is a continent!마이크, '처럼'이 아니라 대륙 맞아!
Is it possible not to be able to find return tickets?돌아가는 티켓이 없는 경우도 있나?
Hey, the water is boiling, do you want me to pour it into a pot?물이 끓고 있어. 냄비로 옮겨 부을까?
No, it's not okay, I'm screwed now!아니, 안 괜찮아. 나 완전히 엿됐어!
I guess time doesn't pass for you while I'm away.내가 곁에 없으면 자기 시간은 안 흘러가나 보다.
Alright, I think I know who he is...아하, 알긴 아는데...
Good thanks, I'm fine, too.다행이네. 나도 잘 지내.
A one year course? What kind of course is it?1년짜리 수업이라고? 무슨 수업이길래 그래?
A flat is not a good idea for Bear, it doesn't have a garden.베어한테 아파트는 좋은 생각이 아냐, 안뜰이 없잖아.
That would be great! Do you think it's possible?그럼 최고지! 근데 가능할까?
As far as I know, Chows are not good with other animals.그런데 차우차우는 다른 동물들하고 잘 못 어울린다고 알고 있는데.

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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