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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
That would be great! Do you think it's possible?그럼 최고지! 근데 가능할까?
It's difficult to find all the items manually on the self-checkout.셀프 계산대에서는 일일이 항목 찾는 게 어려워.
Well, instead of chicken you can try the duck, it's yummy!그럼, 닭 대신에 오리를 먹어보면 되지, 맛있다니까!
But that's true, some Chows are a bit aggressive.하지만 사실이긴 해, 어떤 차우차우들은 좀 공격적이지.
I'm checking again, there are only two forks and a teaspoon!다시 보고 있는데, 포크 두 개에 티스푼 하나만 있어!
Isn't Morrison's closer?모리슨즈가 더 가깝지 않아?
Um, on this floor, it's only me and a French girl next door.음, 이 층에는 나하고 옆집에 프랑스 여자애가 살아.
As I'm a smoker, I prefer sitting outside.나는 흡연자라서 바깥을 선호하긴 해.
Thanks, but I don't have time to stay.고맙지만, 곧 가야해서요.
That's good, seeing three houses in one day is not bad.그건 괜찮은 거지, 하루에 집 세 군데를 봤으면 나쁘지 않아.
I guess he wants to drink some water.물이나 좀 마시고 싶은 모양이야.
Don't worry, we don't do it everyday.걱정 마, 매일 이러는 것도 아닌데.
Yeah, do you mean tricycles?아, 인력거 같은 거?
I think the price is very cheap.되게 싼 것 같아.
No, they live in Australia.아니, 호주에 살아.
Eating leftovers during the week saves me some time.주중에는 남은 요리만 먹어도 시간을 좀 벌 수 있어.
Australia is very strict with its customs rules.호주는 관세규칙이 정말 빡빡하단 말야.
Unfortunately, I don't have one! Where is yours?안타깝게도, 그런 거 없어! 네 건 어딨는데?
It seems Pogo wants to go into the garden.포고가 정원에 가고 싶은 모양인데.
Anyway, my lesson is starting now, I have to go.아무튼, 곧 수업이 시작해. 가봐야겠어.

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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