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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
What's your plan, Cate?케이트, 이제 뭐할 거야?
You are welcome, here is the menu, madam.천만에요, 부인, 메뉴판 여기 드리겠습니다.
Hey, what happened? Is everything okay?무슨 일이야? 괜찮은 거 맞아?
So 2017 minus 1841 equals...그러니까 2017 빼기 1841을 하면...
Sorry, I hope it doesn't ruin your childhood memories...미안, 어린 시절의 기억이 더럽혀지지 않았길 바라...
I can't call him at the moment because his phone is unreachable.전화를 안 받아서 지금은 통화가 안돼.
Sorry, I don't have much time, can I tell you the story when I'm back?미안해요, 내가 시간이 별로 없어서, 갔다 와서 얘기해줘도 돼요?
Why don't we pay 100 more each, and get a house in Mayfair?인당 100씩 더 내고, 메이페어에 집을 구하는 건 어때?
He looks like he is interested in you!너한테 관심있는거 같은데!
I really don't want to see her again!그 여자는 다시는 보고 싶지 않아!
Anyway, you only have 10 days left to leave that house.아무튼, 집 비우기까지 10일 남았다는 거네.
Sorry, they don't serve chips here...미안하지만, 여기선 감자튀김 안 팔아...
I think so, at least there is no aggression.그런 것 같은데, 최소한 공격 태세는 아니잖아.
Do we have a mortar and pestle?사발하고 막자 있어?
What about that table? It looks better.저 테이블은 안되나요? 더 좋아보이는데.
Toby! This is Cate, she is my... friend, from London.토비! 이쪽은 케이트야. 내... 친구야. 런던에서 온.
Unfortunately, she is a teenager, she is 19!안타깝지만, 십대가 맞아. 19살이니까!
Yeah, I think it's a bit early to knock on someone's door!네, 남의 집 문을 두들기기에는 좀 이른 시간 같은데요!
How is there four of us?어떻게 사람이 네 명이 돼?
Well, instead of chicken you can try the duck, it's yummy!그럼, 닭 대신에 오리를 먹어보면 되지, 맛있다니까!

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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