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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
As I'm a smoker, I prefer sitting outside.나는 흡연자라서 바깥을 선호하긴 해.
You're right, but he is not only here to fix things...네 말은 맞는데, 고쳐주려고 온 것뿐만 아니라...
I'm really sorry to hear that, mate!아이고, 그건 정말 유감이네!
Is that what you want to do?그러고 싶다는 얘기야?
No, it's the owner, she is an old lady and very strict about that.그게 아니라, 집주인이, 나이 드신 할머니신데 동물에 관해 꽤나 깐깐하세요.
I can cook, of course, but only when I feel like it.할 수야 있지, 물론. 하지만 하고 싶을 때만 해.
What's the time, are we early?지금 몇 시지, 우리가 일찍 왔나?
So do you want me to find a house by myself?그럼 나더러 혼자 집을 찾으라는 거야?
I like girls' nights out.여자들 외출 좋지.
Certainly honey, do you want a glass or a bottle?물론이지 얘, 잔으로 줄까, 아님 병?
The recipe is for 6 people.레시피는 6인분이야.
Um.. it could be blue, I don't really remember.어... 파란색이었던 것 같기도. 확실히는 기억이 안 나.
Hello there, are you Cate?안녕하세요, 그쪽이 케이트예요?
They also have three big windows in their room!그 사람들 방에는 큰 창문도 세 개나 있잖아요!
Do you remember me?나 기억해?
Do we have any paper towels?우리 종이타월 있어?
I'm a web designer.나는 웹 디자이너야.
My landlords are a gay couple.우리 집주인 게이 커플이야.
They don't usually work after ten o'clock.밤 10시 지나면 보통 끝나거든.
Ah, I can't eat the breast, it's too dry for me!아, 나 가슴살은 못 먹어. 너무 퍽퍽해!

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Burakbir..   1+ w
Y
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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