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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
Thank you very much!아주 고맙네요!
Yeah, I wonder if we share the same taste in movies!그러게, 우리 영화 취향도 비슷하려나!
I'm sorry, I'm not good at remembering names sometimes!미안해, 가끔 이름 기억하는 게 헷갈려서 말야!
He hasn't realised that we are at a vet yet.아직 동물병원인 걸 눈치 못채고 있네.
Mike, 250 degrees is the highest!마이크, 250도가 최고 온도야!
Okay, here we are, this is Honeybrook Street.그래, 그럼 자, 여기가 허니브룩 스트릿이야.
I'm not really in the mood to join them.걔네랑 같이갈 기분은 아니야.
My beard makes me look older, I think.아무래도 수염 때문에 더 나이가 들어보이나봐.
Is that you, Mike?마이크야?
Of course, oh, there is a half-eaten pizza in the oven.물론이지, 어, 오븐 안에 반만 먹고 남은 피자가 있어.
That one is a single room, I want a double.그건 싱글룸인데, 나는 더블이면 좋겠어서.
Hmm, I like pop, rock, funk.음, 난 팝이나 락, 펑크가 좋아.
Okay, we have all the things we need, then.좋아, 그럼 필요한 건 다 있어.
Yes, there are some knives, too.응, 나이프도 좀 있어.
How much do you pay for your room?네 방은 얼마 내는데?
The other one is 3,000, but includes all bills.다른 곳은 3000파운드지만 관리비 포함이야.
I'm really amazed by the structure of this station.이 역 구조가 정말 대단한걸.
Yes sir, you can have a seat at this table.네, 이쪽 테이블로 안내해드릴게요.
A one year course? What kind of course is it?1년짜리 수업이라고? 무슨 수업이길래 그래?
Australia is very strict with its customs rules.호주는 관세규칙이 정말 빡빡하단 말야.

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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