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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 prefer red onions.나는 적양파가 좋아.
Is one bunch enough for you?한 뭉치면 되겠어?
What do you expect English teachers to look like?영어 선생님은 어떻게 생겼다고 생각하길래요?
Where is Flora, isn't she here?플로라는 어딨어. 여기 없어?
It's a double room plus we get a cleaner once a week.더블룸이고 일주일에 한번씩 청소부가 와.
Yes, they are all around 2 pounds.응, 전부 2파운드 언저리야.
Is it because of the cost, or another reason?경비 때문에 그래, 아님 다른 이유가 있어?
That one is a single room, I want a double.그건 싱글룸인데, 나는 더블이면 좋겠어서.
Did you say Russia? That's unusual!러시아라고? 특이하네!
I'm a bit paranoid about it.약간 편집증이 생겨버렸지 뭐야.
Where are you?지금 어디야?
Are you sure she is from Australia?진짜 호주출신이 맞아?
There are some vending machines in the station.역에 자판기가 좀 있을 텐데.
Are you serious?진심?
Where is my f*cking tenner?내 빌어먹을 10파운드는 어디 갔어?
Thanks for warning me now, that's very helpful!이제야 말해 줘서 고마워, 정말 도움이 되네!
Yeah, I like having lasagne the day after it's cooked, it tastes better.하긴, 나도 요리한지 하루 된 라자냐를 좋아해. 그게 더 맛있더라.
Of course, 2 tomatoes are enough, I think.물론이지, 토마토는 2개면 충분할 것 같아.
I can't believe you still don't get it!아직도 모르겠다니 믿기질 않네!
Sure, our kitchen is newly refurbished...물론이죠, 우리 주방은 새로 리모델링 되었어요...

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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