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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 I think that's only for older women.그건 나이가 있으신 여성분들 경우라고 생각하니까.
Umm, you can tell them it's our wedding anniversary.음, 우리 결혼기념일이라고 얘기해볼 수 있잖아.
Hello, do you have a Tesco Clubcard sir?안녕하세요, 테스코 회원카드 있으신가요?
My landlords are a gay couple.우리 집주인 게이 커플이야.
Is the first one washing the dishes or cleaning?첫번째는 설거지야, 청소야?
I think the price is very cheap.되게 싼 것 같아.
I haven't seen her, either, and I don't really want to...나도 본 적 없고, 보고 싶지도 않아...
It's on the Northern line, the same one we use here.노던 라인이야, 우리가 여기서 쓰는 거랑 똑같이.
I am 24.나는 24살요.
My favourite movie is Pulp Fiction.내가 제일 좋아하는 영화는 <펄프 픽션>이야.
We're out tonight for Laura.오늘은 로라를 위해 나온 거야.
Oh, sorry, I also need a grater for the cheese.아차, 치즈에 쓸 강판도 필요하다.
I don't want to live in the suburbs!난 교외에서 살기 싫어!
Isn't that funny?그거 웃기지 않아요?
Oh, sorry! You don't like cleaning things, I can do it.아, 미안! 너 뭘 씻고 하는 거 싫어하지, 내가 할게.
It's like there's evil hidden inside them!속에 무슨 마귀라도 숨겨놓은 거 같다구!
Hello, is that Cate?여보세요, 케이트야?
Who the f*ck is that, what's the time?뭐하는 새X야 저건, 지금 몇 시야?
Do you like train rides, too?기차 타는 것도 좋아해?
Oh f*ck off, I've got to go now...아 꺼져, 나 이제 가야돼...

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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