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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
Hello guys, is it possible to make a little less noise?안녕 여러분, 소리 좀 낮춰줄 수 있어요?
That's so sad, how old are your parents?아, 그건 너무 슬프다. 부모님 연세가 어떻게 되셔?
I'm unleashing him now, is that okay for you?목줄 풀게. 그래도 괜찮겠어?
I think 4000 quid is big enough.4천 파운드면 충분히 크지.
I feel a bit tired and very hungry.약간 피곤하고 되게 배고파서.
But I think that's only for older women.그건 나이가 있으신 여성분들 경우라고 생각하니까.
There is no direct flight from London to Perth.런던에서 퍼스까지 직항이 없거든.
Yeah, he is keen on moving house...응, 옮기고 싶어하는 마음이 있는데...
I'm sorry for not showing up at your opening.오픈 때 못 찾아와서 미안해.
That one is a single room, I want a double.그건 싱글룸인데, 나는 더블이면 좋겠어서.
There is also some cheese, but it's a bit mouldy.치즈도 좀 있는데 곰팡이가 살짝 폈더라고.
But it's my favourite restaurant...제가 제일 좋아하는 레스토랑인데...
I usually take the train.보통 기차 타고 가지.
How much are they supposed to pay?얼마 주기로 돼있었는데?
Sure! Why is it so important to you?그러죠! 그게 왜 당신한테 그렇게 중요한데요?
Excuse me sir, here are your drinks and the menu.실례하겠습니다, 여기 음료와 메뉴를 드릴게요.
What about that table? It looks better.저 테이블은 안되나요? 더 좋아보이는데.
It's all about my lovely little cat, Pogo.내 사랑스러운 고양이 포고 문제인 거지.
Hello, I'm sorry, but there is no chardonnay left, Cate.안녕, 케이트, 미안한데 샤르도네 남은 게 없대.
Is it because the other tenants don't want pets?다른 세입자들이 반려동물이 들어오는 걸 꺼려해서 그런가요?

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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