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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 happy to hear we have similar music taste!우리 음악 취향이 비슷하다니 기쁜걸!
I think one room is empty upstairs at the moment.윗층에 한 층은 비어있는 것 같아.
The recipe is for 6 people.레시피는 6인분이야.
Those kind of irresponsible people make me angry!그렇게 무책임한 사람들을 보면 화가 난단 말이지!
Hmm... actually, we have to boil it.음... 실은, 삶아야 돼.
I don't know, maybe it helps a bit!글쎄, 어쩌면 조금은!
Wow, that's unbelievable, is it yours?세상에, 안 믿기는 걸. 네 거야?
Erm, by the way, since we are on the subject...어, 근데 말이지, 말 나온 김에 말인데...
Anyway, do you live around here, too?아무튼, 요 근처 사나봐?
How much rice do you need?쌀이 얼마나 필요해?
I am half-British and half-Australian.영국하고 호주가 반반 섞인 거지.
It won't change anything, but reminding me is stressing me out!달라지는 건 없어도 자꾸 말하면 스트레스 받는다고!
You look much younger than that.그것보다 한참 어려보이는데.
Hey, Cate! Do you need anything?이야, 케이트! 뭐 필요한 거 있어?
What do you expect English teachers to look like?영어 선생님은 어떻게 생겼다고 생각하길래요?
Did I? I don't know... What is it?그래? 몰라... 뭘 깜빡했지?
I searched: does Pinocchio know he is not a real boy.피노키오는 자기가 진짜 아이가 아니라는 걸 아나요, 라고 검색했어.
By the way, the deposit is £3,000 and non-negotiable...그리고 보증금은 3000파운드이고, 에누리는 없어요.
That's why you can't find the answer!그러니까 답을 못 찾는 거지!
He just moved from Brighton and lives around here.브라이튼에서 최근에 이사와서 요 근처에 살아.

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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