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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
Hello guys, is it possible to make a little less noise?안녕 여러분, 소리 좀 낮춰줄 수 있어요?
No, but I definitely don't want to live in that house anymore!아니, 하지만 그 집에서는 절대로 더 살고 싶지 않아!
I can't call him at the moment because his phone is unreachable.전화를 안 받아서 지금은 통화가 안돼.
Yes, there are some knives, too.응, 나이프도 좀 있어.
Yeah, I think this wardrobe is too small for two people.맞아, 이 옷장은 두 사람 쓰기에는 너무 작아.
But... I'm not good at lying...그치만... 나 거짓말 잘 못하는데...
Hello madam, are you still on the line?안녕하세요 부인, 아직 계신가요?
So, I guess you are from Australia.넌 호주 출신인가봐.
Isn't it too early for dinner?저녁 먹기에는 너무 이르지 않아?
Hang on, I remember you telling me you never kill animals!잠깐만, 너 동물은 절대 안 죽인다고 말했던 게 기억나는데!
I'm happy to hear we have similar music taste!우리 음악 취향이 비슷하다니 기쁜걸!
Oh my god! It’s almost 12 o’clock.아 세상에! 벌써 12시가 다 돼가네.
Also, he has got a very lovely, cute dog.그리고 정말 사랑스럽고 귀여운 개를 기르고.
Okay, who sings it?좋아, 누가 부르는데?
They are both okay for me.둘다 나는 상관없어.
The other one is 3,000, but includes all bills.다른 곳은 3000파운드지만 관리비 포함이야.
But for how many people?몇인분인데?
Isn't it faster taking the tube?지하철이 더 빠르지 않아?
Hello, my name is Mike, I'm Cate's boyfriend...안녕하세요, 제 이름은 마이크고요, 케이트의 남자친구...
I guess so, but I want to finish seeing all the houses today.그렇긴 해도, 집 알아보는 거 오늘 다 끝내고 싶어서.

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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