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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
That's right, we should never forget how irresponsible my housemates are.맞아, 내 하우스메이트들이 얼마나 무책임한지 결코 잊어서는 안 되는데.
He just moved from Brighton and lives around here.브라이튼에서 최근에 이사와서 요 근처에 살아.
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?
You are right, is there anything you want me to buy on the way?네 말이 맞네. 내가 가는 길에 뭐 사갈 거 있어?
Kisses to you, too, I'll call you when I get there!자기한테도 뽀뽀. 도착하면 전화할게!
Yeah, I want to see the bathroom...네, 화장실도 좀 봤으면 하는데요...
Okay, the grated one's 20% off today.좋아, 그레이티드는 오늘 20% 할인이네.
What's up? Is everything okay?무슨 일이죠? 문제라도 있어요?
Why is that rice so special?그 쌀이 뭐가 그렇게 특별해?
Do you remember me?나 기억해?
It's very difficult for me to go there more than once a year.1년에 한 번 이상 가는 건 너무 어려운 일이라서.
My husband and I really appreciate it.남편도 저도 정말 감사한 마음이에요.
Yes, he definitely doesn't like changing places.맞아, 얘는 확실히 이리저리 장소를 옮기는 건 안 좋아한단 말이지.
Does anyone else want something to drink?술 더 드실 분?
Yeah, it's open here already...그럼, 벌써 여기 열어뒀는걸...
Oh Jesus Christ... I get it now! That's disgusting...아 하나님 맙소사... 이제 알겠다! 더러워 진짜...
Nope, oyster cards are only for transport in London.아니, 오이스터 카드는 런던 내 이동에만 쓰여.
Thanks Rocco, that's all for now.고마워 로코, 일단 그만하면 됐어.
Oh sorry, unfortunately, that one is reserved.아, 죄송하지만 저 테이블은 예약석입니다.
Yeah, I guess normally you go to work around 06:30.맞아요, 평소에는 6시 반쯤에 출근하는 거 같길래.

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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