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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
Exactly, so do you think snails are bugs or not?바로 그거야. 그래서 달팽이는 벌레야 아니야?
Because we know them and have their mobile numbers?왜냐면 우리랑 아는 사이고 휴대폰 번호도 알고 있으니까요?
I don't think it's hay fever! I believe it's from the cat...꽃가루 알레르기는 아닌 것 같아요! 고양이 때문이라고 보는데...
It's very difficult to talk to you on the phone right now.너하고 지금 통화하는 거 되게 어려운 상황이야.
But it has expired and it has a hole in it.근데 유통기한이 지났고 구멍이 나 있어요.
I'm a web designer.나는 웹 디자이너야.
I'm on my way to Brighton, nearly there!브라이튼에 거의 다 도착했어!
What kind of music do you like the most?너는 어떤 음악 제일 좋아해?
Except mosquitoes because they ruin my sleep.모기는 빼고. 잠자는 시간을 망쳐놓으니까.
It's half past 4, so we are here right on time.4시 반이니까 딱 맞게 온 건데.
He is a Chow Chow.차우차우예요.
The place I am having the meeting is very close to Brighton Pier.미팅 장소가 브라이튼 부두랑 되게 가까워.
Yes, it's in Piccadilly Circus right in the centre.응, 딱 중앙에 피카딜리 서커스에 있어.
Sure, our kitchen is newly refurbished...물론이죠, 우리 주방은 새로 리모델링 되었어요...
I haven't been there before, where is it?거긴 안 가봤는데, 어디야?
Erm.. Isn't it there?어... 거기에 있지 않아?
Really? How do I wake you up?정말? 내가 널 어떻게 깨우는데?
Okay, what temperature do you want me to set it at?좋아, 몇 도로 설정하면 되겠어?
Why don't you get it then? Do you want to see upstairs or not?그럼 그 집으로 하지 그래요? 위층은 볼 거예요 말 거예요?
What's your favourite movie?네가 제일 좋아하는 영화는 뭐야?

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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