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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 want to be sober and energetic for tomorrow.내일을 위해 오늘은 멀쩡한 정신으로 에너지를 아껴두고 싶어서.
Her name is Ayumi!이름은 아유미야!
Do you want me to tell her that you are here?네가 왔다고 말해줄까?
I have no idea what arborio rice is!아보리오 쌀이 뭔지 전혀 모르겠는데!
No worries Mike, as I said, he only does it when he is stressed.걱정 말래두 마이크, 스트레스 받았을 때만 그런다니까.
I live just opposite the pub.나는 그 술집 바로 맞은편에 살아요.
But before we go, can you call them and ask if they are okay with pets?하지만 가기 전에, 전화 해서 그 사람들은 반려동물 신경 안 쓰는지 물어봐줄래?
I hate them buzzing around my ear all night long and waking me up.밤 새도록 귓가에 앵앵거리면서 날 못 자도록 하는 게 딱 질색이야.
Hmm... actually, we have to boil it.음... 실은, 삶아야 돼.
It's on the Northern line, the same one we use here.노던 라인이야, 우리가 여기서 쓰는 거랑 똑같이.
Hello madam, are you still on the line?안녕하세요 부인, 아직 계신가요?
There are plenty more, but I think gumtree.com is the best.여러 개 더 있지만, 검트리가 제일 나은 거 같긴 해.
It's usually at the top right of your screen.보통 화면 우측 상단에 있어요.
Wow, that's unbelievable, is it yours?세상에, 안 믿기는 걸. 네 거야?
Really? Sade is one of my favourites, too.정말? 나도 샤데이 엄청 좋아해.
Yes, it's in Piccadilly Circus right in the centre.응, 딱 중앙에 피카딜리 서커스에 있어.
Yes, I like them, too.응, 그것도 좋아하지.
Do we have any bread to toast?토스트 할 만한 빵은 있어?
My landlords are a gay couple.우리 집주인 게이 커플이야.
Thank you, I'm 26.고마워요, 나는 26살이니까.

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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