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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's right, I think pressure cookers are quite dangerous, too!맞아, 그리고 압력솥도 꽤 위험하다고 생각해!
No, we drain pasta with a grater.아니, 우리는 파스타 물 뺄 때 강판을 쓰걸랑.
Sure, our kitchen is newly refurbished...물론이죠, 우리 주방은 새로 리모델링 되었어요...
Shall we meet at the train station, or do you want me to pick you up from your house?기차역에서 만날까, 아님 집 앞까지 내가 데리러 갈까?
What’s their name?친구 이름이 뭐예요?
Do you have any relatives in London?런던에 친척은 없어?
I took Bear out and I'm just about to leave.베어 산책 좀 시키다가 이제 나갈 준비 마쳤어.
But which button? It doesn't show which controls which!어느 버튼? 뭐가 뭘 조절하는지 안 나와있는데!
It's like, the bus you are waiting for never comes.요컨대, 기다리던 버스는 절대 안 오지.
So, I guess you are from Australia.넌 호주 출신인가봐.
I don't like going to hospitals, either.나도 병원가는 거 싫어하니까.
Anyway, my lesson is starting now, I have to go.아무튼, 곧 수업이 시작해. 가봐야겠어.
Yeah, he is keen on moving house...응, 옮기고 싶어하는 마음이 있는데...
How much do you pay for your room?네 방은 얼마 내는데?
He only does it when he is extremely stressed!극도로 스트레스 받을 때만 그러는 거야!
Hello, I'm very sorry dear, I'm a bit late.안녕, 정말 미안해 자기, 내가 좀 늦었지.
Do you want me to get you a glass of wine?와인 한 잔이라도 줄까?
Sorry, they don't serve chips here...미안하지만, 여기선 감자튀김 안 팔아...
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?
Of course, my name is Cate and my number is 077...물론이죠, 제 이름은 케이트고 번호는 077...

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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