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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
Yes, I like them, too.응, 그것도 좋아하지.
Yeah, it's not common, but that's what it says in the recipe.그래, 흔치는 않지만, 레시피가 그렇게 말하는 걸.
Do you mean Rebecca and Cecilia?레베카랑 세실리아 말야?
Hi girls, this is Mike.안녕, 친구들. 이쪽은 마이크.
I guess time doesn't pass for you while I'm away.내가 곁에 없으면 자기 시간은 안 흘러가나 보다.
I don't think it's hay fever! I believe it's from the cat...꽃가루 알레르기는 아닌 것 같아요! 고양이 때문이라고 보는데...
Thank you very much!아주 고맙네요!
Okay, it seems they have no aggression towards each other.응, 서로한테 공격적으로 굴지는 않는 것 같아.
Yes, it is, but yours isn't so obvious.그건 맞지만, 네 억양은 그렇게 세진 않아.
That would be great! Do you think it's possible?그럼 최고지! 근데 가능할까?
Hello madam, are you still on the line?안녕하세요 부인, 아직 계신가요?
By the way, the deposit is £3,000 and non-negotiable...그리고 보증금은 3000파운드이고, 에누리는 없어요.
It's a double room plus we get a cleaner once a week.더블룸이고 일주일에 한번씩 청소부가 와.
Come on, don't cry, she is just a stupid girl!그러지 말고, 울지 마, 그냥 저 여자가 이상한 거야!
Do you have another one?다른 거 있어?
Yeah, it's quite a big country, more like a continent.하긴, 꽤 큰 나라니까. 거의 대륙처럼.
Calm down dear, I don't think he realises what he says.침착해 자기, 자기가 무슨 말 하는지 알면서 말한 것도 아닌 거 같아.
Thank you, dear... For helping me to be a liar!고마워, 자기... 거짓말쟁이가 되도록 도와줘서!
It's in Islington, zone-1, it's the best place for me so far.이즐링턴에 있어. 구역 1이고, 이때까지 중에선 나한테 제일 좋은 곳이야.
Sorry, I forgot to tell you, you need to turn the tap on very gently.미안, 말해주는 걸 깜빡했어. 수도꼭지를 정말 살살 틀어야 돼.

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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