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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
My husband and I really appreciate it.남편도 저도 정말 감사한 마음이에요.
Oh sorry, unfortunately, that one is reserved.아, 죄송하지만 저 테이블은 예약석입니다.
Do you want me to put the chicken into the cooker first?닭고기를 솥에 먼저 넣을까?
That's nice, the cupboards look good, the bench is okay...좋네요, 찬장도 좋아보이고, 식탁도 괜찮고...
Also, I think we all need to leave soon.실은, 우리 모두 곧 가야할 걸.
I haven't been there before, where is it?거긴 안 가봤는데, 어디야?
He wouldn't run away, he just wants to check what's outside.도망치려는 건 아냐. 밖에 뭐가 있는지 보고싶어서 이러는 거야.
I am planning to sleep in a bit since it's a holiday.휴일이라 좀 늦잠 자려고 했거든.
You can just stay with me, until you find somewhere to live.살 만한 곳을 찾을 때까지 나랑 같이 지내면 되지.
Yes, there are some knives, too.응, 나이프도 좀 있어.
Of course, there are 4 girls, all uni students from Germany.물론이죠, 여자 분이 4분 계시는데, 모두 독일에서 온 대학생이고요.
Thank you very much!아주 고맙네요!
Hey, Cate! Do you need anything?이야, 케이트! 뭐 필요한 거 있어?
Come on, Mike, it's not about me being home.아 진짜, 마이크, 집에 있고 없고의 문제가 아니잖아.
Why do you want to live there?너는 왜 거기 살고 싶어?
Does anyone else need anything?다른 거 또 필요한 사람?
Is it the one with the blue tongue?혀가 파란 개 아녜요?
Isn't it too early for dinner?저녁 먹기에는 너무 이르지 않아?
Umm, oh yes, I can see it now, the ad number is 9845...음, 아 맞아요, 이제 보이네요. 광고 번호는 9845예요...
As I said, it's much easier to open with two people.말했죠, 두 사람이 하면 훨씬 열기 쉽다고.

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B
Burakbir..   1+ w
Y
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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