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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
Well, not really! I don't like cooking much.어, 그건 아니. 난 요리 별로 안 좋아하거든.
She could even have been her mum... Who knows?그 여자 어머니일 수도 있는 거고... 혹시 모르잖아?
With gas stoves, someone can leave the gas on, it's too dangerous!가스레인지를 쓰는데 누가 가스를 안 잠그면, 너무 위험하잖아!
Do you want me to slice the mushrooms for you?버섯 썰어 줄까?
The other one is 3,000, but includes all bills.다른 곳은 3000파운드지만 관리비 포함이야.
Yeah, I want to see the bathroom...네, 화장실도 좀 봤으면 하는데요...
I guess my only choice is coming to your house!네 집에서 사는 거 말고는 선택지가 아무 것도 없네!
What do you do?일은 뭐하는데요?
I think I'm going to order some duck, it's delicious.나는 오리 요리를 시킬까 해, 맛있거든.
Thank you again for giving me your turn.차례 양보해줘서 정말 고마워.
I go out sometimes with the girls from school.학교에 친구들하고 종종 나오거든.
Is that okay for you?그럼 되겠어?
I don't need to wake up very early.엄청 일찍 일어날 필요는 없는데.
You know, she is normally an extremely quiet and calm person.알잖아, 평소에는 엄청 조용하고 침착한 사람인 거.
Oh my god! It’s almost 12 o’clock.아 세상에! 벌써 12시가 다 돼가네.
I have no idea what arborio rice is!아보리오 쌀이 뭔지 전혀 모르겠는데!
He is the bartender.거기 바텐더예요.
Yeah, it is very important for me, actually.응, 사실 나한테는 굉장히 중요해.
I usually take the train.보통 기차 타고 가지.
Yes, I think she's great!네, 되게 잘 하신다고 봐요!

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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