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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
How do you want me to chop the onions, big or small?양파는 어떻게 썰면 되겠어, 크게 아니면 작게?
I'm happy to hear that.좋은 소식이네.
You know tomorrow is my last day.내일이면 마지막 날인 거 알잖아.
Bear hates being at a vet, too.베어도 동물병원 오는 걸 싫어하는데.
Okay, who sings it?좋아, 누가 부르는데?
Do you really think it looks like we have a cleaner?정말 청소부가 있는 것처럼 보여?
Are you going to say sorry for saying I am stupid then?그럼 나더러 멍청하다고 한 거에 대해 사과해주겠어?
Also, one of my friends works there.그리고, 내 친구 중에 거기 일하는 애가 있어요.
That's right, we should never forget how irresponsible my housemates are.맞아, 내 하우스메이트들이 얼마나 무책임한지 결코 잊어서는 안 되는데.
The recipe is for 6 people.레시피는 6인분이야.
Do your parents live in London, too?부모님께서도 런던에 사셔?
Also, I think we all need to leave soon.실은, 우리 모두 곧 가야할 걸.
It has 1 year to pass its expiry date.유통기한이 지나려면 아직 1년이 남았어요.
I've found 2, too, there aren't many options in Camden Lock.나도 2개 찾았어. 캠든 록에는 별로 선택지가 없네.
I only have 3 hours today.오늘은 3시간만 하면 돼.
I see them around a lot where I work, actually.내가 일하는 곳에도 되게 많아.
Taking Bear out usually takes me an hour.베어 산책 시키려면 한 시간쯤 걸리거든.
Why is that rice so special?그 쌀이 뭐가 그렇게 특별해?
I know, I thought you might like to have it with her alone.아는데, 그 여자랑 단둘이 먹는 게 낫겠다 싶었지.
No, because she is mental and can harm Pogo or Bear!아니, 그 여자가 또라이고 포고나 베어를 다치게 할 수 있으니까!

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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