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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
Is that a crack in the bath?저건 욕조에 금이 간 건가요?
How is there four of us?어떻게 사람이 네 명이 돼?
No, this one is the shop's own brand, that's why it's not expensive.아냐, 이건 이 가게 브랜드라서 안 비싼 거야.
It only takes 15 or 20 minutes.한 15에서 20분 정도 밖에 안 걸릴 거야.
My husband and I really appreciate it.남편도 저도 정말 감사한 마음이에요.
I hope he gets well soon.빨리 나아지시길 빌게.
That's nice, I guess I like the house very much!좋은 걸요, 전 이 집이 되게 마음에 들어요!
Do you like red or white onions?적양파가 좋아, 흰 양파가 좋아?
It seems Pogo wants to go into the garden.포고가 정원에 가고 싶은 모양인데.
I don't think it's a suitable movie for kids, dear.애들 보는 영화는 아닌 것 같아, 자기.
Is it possible to move in tomorrow?내일 바로 이사와도 되나요?
Here you go sir, this is your receipt and your £20 cashback.여기 있습니다. 영수증과 20파운드 캐시백이에요.
Oh look at this big boy, he gets bigger everytime I see him!이야, 이 덩치있는 녀석, 볼 때마다 쑥쑥 커져 있네!
It's Marvin Gaye, from the 60's, but this is the remix.마빈 게이야, 60년대 노래. 근데 이건 리믹스고.
I took Bear out and I'm just about to leave.베어 산책 좀 시키다가 이제 나갈 준비 마쳤어.
Well, I hope he doesn't keep on pooping all around the house!흠, 온사방에 똥을 누고 다니지만 않으면 좋을텐데!
That's very interesting!그건 신기한데요!
Hello my friend, how are you?안녕 친구, 어떻게 지내셨나?
Um.. it could be blue, I don't really remember.어... 파란색이었던 것 같기도. 확실히는 기억이 안 나.
Can you stop acting like I always ask for money?너는 내가 맨날 돈 빌리는 사람으로 보이냐?

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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