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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
Hmm, I like pop, rock, funk.음, 난 팝이나 락, 펑크가 좋아.
So does that mean you don't want to stay with me?그럼 네가 나랑 더 이상 같이 있기 싫다는 뜻이 되는 거야?
I don't know really, what's yours?난 잘 모르겠는데, 너는?
Oh, okay, is there a problem with your house?아, 그래요. 집에 뭔가 문제라도 있나요?
Eating leftovers during the week saves me some time.주중에는 남은 요리만 먹어도 시간을 좀 벌 수 있어.
Who the f*ck is that, what's the time?뭐하는 새X야 저건, 지금 몇 시야?
I hope they are going to be here on time, too... I don't like waiting.그쪽 사람들도 시간에 맞게 오면 좋겠는데... 기다리는 건 싫다구.
Hm, it's comes to roughly £150 a week, it's about the same.흠, 일주일에 어림잡아 150파운드니까, 거의 같네.
It's still £5 more than the bigger room!그래도 큰 방보다 5파운드가 더 나가잖아요!
No, they live in Australia.아니, 호주에 살아.
Congratulations... But is Pogo a pet's name?축하드립니다... 그런데, 포고는 애완동물 이름인가요?
I can't believe you still don't get it!아직도 모르겠다니 믿기질 않네!
But that's true, some Chows are a bit aggressive.하지만 사실이긴 해, 어떤 차우차우들은 좀 공격적이지.
By the way, my name's Mike, what's yours?아무튼, 내 이름은 마이크예요. 그쪽은?
Do you think electric stoves are better?전기 스토브가 가스레인지보다 낫다고 생각해?
What's your plan, Cate?케이트, 이제 뭐할 거야?
It's too fruity.너무 과일향 나.
There is one at 11:00 and the next one is at 11:20.11시에 하나 있고, 그 다음 건 12시 차야.
I've checked some, there is nothing I like so far.좀 찾아보긴 했는데, 아직 내 마음에 드는 게 없어.
Bear is okay with cats, but definitely not with dogs.베어는 고양이하고는 잘 지내는데 개하고는 전혀 아냐.

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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