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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
Sorry, I hope it doesn't ruin your childhood memories...미안, 어린 시절의 기억이 더럽혀지지 않았길 바라...
It's all your fault! I feel so embarrassed now...다 네 탓이야! 너무 부끄러워져버렸어...
Yeah, I like having lasagne the day after it's cooked, it tastes better.하긴, 나도 요리한지 하루 된 라자냐를 좋아해. 그게 더 맛있더라.
Don't you think two forks are enough for us?포크 두 개면 충분하지 않아?
Pogo still hates coming to the vet, though!포고야 여전히 동물병원 가는 걸 질색하지만!
Is the first one washing the dishes or cleaning?첫번째는 설거지야, 청소야?
We don't have that system in Brighton yet.브라이튼에는 아직 그 시스템이 없어서.
Can you stop acting like I always ask for money?너는 내가 맨날 돈 빌리는 사람으로 보이냐?
Why don't you answer your phone?전화는 왜 안 받았어?
Are you sure she is from Australia?진짜 호주출신이 맞아?
I usually take the train.보통 기차 타고 가지.
Does anyone else need anything?다른 거 또 필요한 사람?
Is it because the other tenants don't want pets?다른 세입자들이 반려동물이 들어오는 걸 꺼려해서 그런가요?
Okay, so do you want me to make 3 serves?좋아, 그럼 3인분을 만들면 되는 거지?
My laptop is in it.안에 내 노트북 있어.
Pogo is my little cat, is there a problem with that?포고는 제 반려묘예요, 뭔가 문제라도 있나요?
Hello madam, are you still on the line?안녕하세요 부인, 아직 계신가요?
You are lucky!다행이네!
Do we have any bread to toast?토스트 할 만한 빵은 있어?
So I don't snore everyday...그럼 매일 곤다는 건 아니네...

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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