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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 don't think it's normal, do you think it's normal?정상이 아닌 거 같아. 네 생각엔 어때?
Oh hello... I forgot to mention, it's also a very special occasion...아 안녕하세요... 제가 말하는 걸 깜빡했는데요, 엄청 중요한 날이라서요...
Isn't that funny?그거 웃기지 않아요?
There are plenty more, but I think gumtree.com is the best.여러 개 더 있지만, 검트리가 제일 나은 거 같긴 해.
I was just joking, how are you?농담해 본 거야. 좀 어떻게 지냈어?
Yes, it might be, but I'm very busy with some projects these days.그래, 그럴 수도 있지만, 나 요즘 프로젝트들로 정말 바빠서.
Because we know them and have their mobile numbers?왜냐면 우리랑 아는 사이고 휴대폰 번호도 알고 있으니까요?
Come on, Mike, it's not about me being home.아 진짜, 마이크, 집에 있고 없고의 문제가 아니잖아.
Maybe we can get something on the way to the station.역에 가는 길에 뭐라도 좀 사먹을까?
How much are they supposed to pay?얼마 주기로 돼있었는데?
Don't worry, I don't like having a very heavy breakfast.걱정 마, 난 아침 많이 먹는 거 그다지 좋아하지 않아.
Kisses to you, too, I'll call you when I get there!자기한테도 뽀뽀. 도착하면 전화할게!
Okay, what temperature do you want me to set it at?좋아, 몇 도로 설정하면 되겠어?
Do you want me to get you a glass of wine?와인 한 잔이라도 줄까?
It's a double room plus we get a cleaner once a week.더블룸이고 일주일에 한번씩 청소부가 와.
She could even have been her mum... Who knows?그 여자 어머니일 수도 있는 거고... 혹시 모르잖아?
You are very funny mate.아주 재치가 넘치시네요, 이 친구.
Here you can take it, be careful, it's very hot.여기 가져가. 조심하고, 뜨거우니까.
Here you go sir, this is your receipt and your £20 cashback.여기 있습니다. 영수증과 20파운드 캐시백이에요.
That's extreme, I don't think we have a mortar and pestle.그런 극단적인 요구가 있나, 사발하고 막자는 없을 텐데.

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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