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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
I'm sorry but I have bad news about the room...미안하지만 방 관련해서 안 좋은 소식이 있어서...
So, it's obvious you have no clue how much renting a house costs.그러니까, 집 구하려면 얼마나 돈을 내야 하는지 네가 전혀 감이 없다는 게 드러났네.
Nope, oyster cards are only for transport in London.아니, 오이스터 카드는 런던 내 이동에만 쓰여.
Yeah, but the room is square and there are only four main objects in it.그래, 근데 방은 네모 모양이고 주요 가구라고는 4개밖에 없잖아.
What's up? Is everything okay?무슨 일이죠? 문제라도 있어요?
Yeah, I wonder if we share the same taste in movies!그러게, 우리 영화 취향도 비슷하려나!
Is the first one washing the dishes or cleaning?첫번째는 설거지야, 청소야?
Do you know her well?잘 아는 사이야?
No worries, I am not together with Mike.그리고 걱정 말아요, 마이크랑 사귀는 사이 아니니까.
Unfortunately, she is a teenager, she is 19!안타깝지만, 십대가 맞아. 19살이니까!
Does the kid think he is a robot or the robot think it's a kid?아이가 자기가 로봇이라고 생각하는 거야, 아니면 로봇이 자기가 아이인 줄 안다는 거야?
Let me check... Yes, there are some plates.보자... 응, 접시는 몇 개 있어.
Do you want me to make you a cup of tea or coffee?차나 커피 한 잔 타줄까?
Yeah, I guess spring is the worst time for allergies!하긴, 봄철이 알레르기에 끔찍하긴 하죠!
I'm sorry for not showing up at your opening.오픈 때 못 찾아와서 미안해.
I don't mind sitting outside as long as I'm not cold.춥지만 않으면 바깥에 앉는 것도 좋아.
Girls, this is Diego.아가씨들, 얘는 디에고예요.
Where is my f*cking tenner?내 빌어먹을 10파운드는 어디 갔어?
How are things going, is everything ok?일은 어때, 다 잘 되가?
Yes, I think she's great!네, 되게 잘 하신다고 봐요!

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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