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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 don't want to talk about this issue in this house.이 얘기는 이 집에서는 하고 싶지 않아.
But it has expired and it has a hole in it.근데 유통기한이 지났고 구멍이 나 있어요.
Yes, I have got two sisters.우리집은 딸만 셋이야.
Yes, that's okay, we are just about to leave.응, 괜찮아, 이제 막 뜨려던 참이었어.
Yeah, you are right, it's more useful when you have less things.그렇네, 네 말이 맞아. 물건이 적을 때 더 유용하지.
That's a good question!좋은 질문이야!
It's usually at the top right of your screen.보통 화면 우측 상단에 있어요.
I don't mind sitting outside as long as I'm not cold.춥지만 않으면 바깥에 앉는 것도 좋아.
Cate, are you okay? You seem a little bit aggressive.케이트, 괜찮아? 좀 날카로워 보인다.
It's £135 per week!일주일에 135파운드!
That's right, I think pressure cookers are quite dangerous, too!맞아, 그리고 압력솥도 꽤 위험하다고 생각해!
That's nice, I like the music and the lyrics.노래 좋다, 음악이랑 가사가 마음에 들어.
Hmm... Tomorrow is a bank holiday.어... 내일은 뱅크 홀리데이니까.
That's fine, I'm almost ready.그렇구나, 나도 거의 준비 됐어.
Whose cat?... Do you mean my cat?누구 고양이 말예요?...내 고양이 말인가?
I think I deserve a kiss...나 키스를 받을만하다고 생각하는데...
It's all about my lovely little cat, Pogo.내 사랑스러운 고양이 포고 문제인 거지.
It makes all of our clothes stink!그럼 옷가지에 다 냄새가 밸 거 아냐!
My rent is monthly, I pay £600 per month.나는 월세야. 한달에 600파운드 내.
Is your father sick?아버지가 아프셔?

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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