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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
Which website do you use?사이트 뭐 쓰는데?
Can you please not forget to take some poo bags with you!배변 봉투도 까먹지 말고 좀 챙겨가 줄래?
I have no idea... But I hope they have a good excuse!전혀 모르겠지만... 말이 되는 핑계거리가 있는 사람이길 바라!
Is it hay fever? I've got some pills for it!꽃가루 알레르기예요? 그거라면 저한테 약이 좀 있는데!
Yeah, that's a good idea.오, 좋은 생각인데.
I hope he gets well soon.빨리 나아지시길 빌게.
I'm checking again, there are only two forks and a teaspoon!다시 보고 있는데, 포크 두 개에 티스푼 하나만 있어!
Don't you think two forks are enough for us?포크 두 개면 충분하지 않아?
Do you want me to make you a cup of tea or coffee?차나 커피 한 잔 타줄까?
My rent is monthly, I pay £600 per month.나는 월세야. 한달에 600파운드 내.
Are you serious?진심?
That's a good choice, they do great calamari here, too.좋은 선택이야. 여기 오징어도 굉장히 맛있거든.
I think I've got a better idea about what to do with the bed!난 침대에서 뭘하면 좋을지 더 좋은 생각이 났는데!
It makes all of our clothes stink!그럼 옷가지에 다 냄새가 밸 거 아냐!
Erm... They pay 170 weekly.음... 매 주 170파운드를 내요.
Alright, I think I know who he is...아하, 알긴 아는데...
Good thanks, I'm fine, too.다행이네. 나도 잘 지내.
Thanks for warning me now, that's very helpful!이제야 말해 줘서 고마워, 정말 도움이 되네!
Don't worry, we don't do it everyday.걱정 마, 매일 이러는 것도 아닌데.
When I have free time.시간이 있으면 가죠.

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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