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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
I hope she is not a problematic one, then...골치덩어리 친구는 아니면 좋겠는데...
Do you want me to get you a glass of wine?와인 한 잔이라도 줄까?
I think so, he can look around while Bear is not here.그게 좋겠어, 베어가 없는 동안 주변 좀 둘러볼 수 있도록.
I hate taking long flights!나 비행기 오래 타는 게 질색이거든!
Aren't there four of us dear?우리는 사람이 네 명이잖아?
Is there anything else I can do for you, love?다른 거 필요한 건 없구, 자기?
I hope they are going to be here on time, too... I don't like waiting.그쪽 사람들도 시간에 맞게 오면 좋겠는데... 기다리는 건 싫다구.
Yes, it might be, but I'm very busy with some projects these days.그래, 그럴 수도 있지만, 나 요즘 프로젝트들로 정말 바빠서.
Well, it's about a kid, I mean a robot.그러니까 어떤 아이가 있는데, 아니 로봇이.
I'm really sorry, what kind of sickness is it?정말 유감이야. 무슨 병인지 물어봐도 될까?
Umm, Dick is here, dear, he is the landlord...음, 니기미씨가 왔는데, 집주인이셔...
Did you check carefully, don't we have any at all?정말로 하나도 없는지 확실히 봤어?
It's £135 per week!일주일에 135파운드!
How are you?너는 어때?
I have two more lessons, I finish at three thirty.수업 두 개 남았으니까, 3시 30분에 마쳐.
Yeah, it's a very popular restaurant.응, 엄청 인기있는 레스토랑이니까.
But it's my favourite restaurant...제가 제일 좋아하는 레스토랑인데...
Alright, I think I know who he is...아하, 알긴 아는데...
I'm checking again, there are only two forks and a teaspoon!다시 보고 있는데, 포크 두 개에 티스푼 하나만 있어!
Hello mate, where are you?안녕 친구, 어디야?

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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