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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
But sometimes I feel guilty not being there!하지만 내가 없으니까 가끔은 죄책감이 들어!
It's not much less... There is a slight difference!훨씬 적은 게 아니라... 미묘한 차이일 뿐이에요!
It's very difficult to talk to you on the phone right now.너하고 지금 통화하는 거 되게 어려운 상황이야.
I don't know, maximum 33?글쎄, 최대 서른 셋?
So, I guess you are from Australia.넌 호주 출신인가봐.
Do you have any relatives in London?런던에 친척은 없어?
I'm a web designer.나는 웹 디자이너야.
Do you want me to call them?전화는 내가 할까?
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?
Yes, I like them, too.응, 그것도 좋아하지.
Mike! You can't use people's stuff without asking!마이크! 남의 걸 허락도 없이 쓰면 어떡해!
Where is my f*cking tenner?내 빌어먹을 10파운드는 어디 갔어?
Hello guys, is it possible to make a little less noise?안녕 여러분, 소리 좀 낮춰줄 수 있어요?
I need to wake him up now!이제 가서 깨워야겠다!
Congratulations... But is Pogo a pet's name?축하드립니다... 그런데, 포고는 애완동물 이름인가요?
Yes I did, why, isn't it normal?응, 그랬는데. 왜, 그럼 안돼?
I agree, long flights aren't very pleasant.그건 맞아, 비행기 오래 타는 건 별로 즐거운 경험이 아니지.
What line is it on?어느 라인이야?
So, it's obvious you have no clue how much renting a house costs.그러니까, 집 구하려면 얼마나 돈을 내야 하는지 네가 전혀 감이 없다는 게 드러났네.
Because I'm sure they don't serve bugs in London!런던에서 벌레를 팔 리가 없잖아!

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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