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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 go out sometimes with the girls from school.학교에 친구들하고 종종 나오거든.
Hope to see you later.나중에 봐.
Last night we were open till very late, and you know her excuse.어젯 밤 아주 늦게까지 영업했거든. 걔는 좀 쉴만 하잖아.
I hope you are aware it's your last 3 days to find a house...집 구할 수 있는 날이 사흘 밖에 안 남았다는 건 너도 알겠지만...
Erm, she's the marketing manager at the company.으음, 회사 마케팅 매니저야.
Why? What's wrong?왜? 뭐 잘못 됐어?
I'm checking again, there are only two forks and a teaspoon!다시 보고 있는데, 포크 두 개에 티스푼 하나만 있어!
You are welcome, here is the menu, madam.천만에요, 부인, 메뉴판 여기 드리겠습니다.
Hi girls, this is Mike.안녕, 친구들. 이쪽은 마이크.
You never pick Bear's poo up from the pavement.너 길에서 베어 똥 절대 안 줍잖아.
So 2017 minus 1841 equals...그러니까 2017 빼기 1841을 하면...
Erm, by the way, since we are on the subject...어, 근데 말이지, 말 나온 김에 말인데...
I don't think it's hay fever! I believe it's from the cat...꽃가루 알레르기는 아닌 것 같아요! 고양이 때문이라고 보는데...
Hi, I don't think it's broken.안녕하세요, 부러진 것 같진 않은데.
Which website do you use?사이트 뭐 쓰는데?
Yes, they are all around 2 pounds.응, 전부 2파운드 언저리야.
It's almost 09:30.거의 9시 반 다 됐어.
Yes, Bear eats one and a half cats everyday for breakfast.맞아. 베어는 아침마다 1.5마리의 고양이를 먹어치운다구.
That's why they're 50% off.그러니까 50%를 깎았지.
Do you want me to tell her that you are here?네가 왔다고 말해줄까?

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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