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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
Anyway, this is Cate and her friends from work.아무튼, 이쪽은 케이트랑 직장 동료분들.
Oh, I think I know them.오, 알 것 같아.
Maybe they prefer electric stoves in shared houses for safety reasons.어쩌면 안전 문제 때문에 셰어하우스에서는 전기 스토브를 선호할지도 모르겠어.
You are so realistic dear, where is your wedding ring?실감이 정말 넘쳐나, 자기, 결혼 반지는 어디 있어?
Yeah, do you mean tricycles?아, 인력거 같은 거?
Sorry Mrs. Jones, there is a misunderstanding...죄송합니다, 존스 부인, 오해가 있었던 것 같은데요...
Everything is the same as it's advertised.광고한 내용이랑 전부 똑같답니다.
Yes, sorry, everything seems filthy, but believe me, it's not my fault!그래, 미안해. 모든 게 더러워 보이겠지. 하지만 믿어줘, 그게 내 잘못은 아니야!
Those kind of irresponsible people make me angry!그렇게 무책임한 사람들을 보면 화가 난단 말이지!
Oh god, I feel too tired now.아이고, 이제 너무 피곤해.
As they say, time is the best medicine.옛말에 시간이 약이라고 하잖아.
Last night we were open till very late, and you know her excuse.어젯 밤 아주 늦게까지 영업했거든. 걔는 좀 쉴만 하잖아.
My rent is monthly, I pay £600 per month.나는 월세야. 한달에 600파운드 내.
I've found 2, too, there aren't many options in Camden Lock.나도 2개 찾았어. 캠든 록에는 별로 선택지가 없네.
I have no idea... But I hope they have a good excuse!전혀 모르겠지만... 말이 되는 핑계거리가 있는 사람이길 바라!
A one year course? What kind of course is it?1년짜리 수업이라고? 무슨 수업이길래 그래?
How old are you?몇 살이에요?
Yeah, I guess normally you go to work around 06:30.맞아요, 평소에는 6시 반쯤에 출근하는 거 같길래.
Well, one of them is 2,800, but bills are not included...음, 하나는 2800 파운드인데, 관리비는 미포함이고...
No she is a very cute, easygoing and friendly girl.아냐, 정말 귀여운데다 무던하고 붙임성있는 애라구.

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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