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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
Yes, I think she's great!네, 되게 잘 하신다고 봐요!
Bacon and eggs with some olives is enough for me.베이컨에 달걀 그리고 올리브 조금이면 충분해.
Do you think electric stoves are better?전기 스토브가 가스레인지보다 낫다고 생각해?
He is 70 and my mum is 64.아빠는 70이고, 엄마는 64이야.
Hey, what happened? Is everything okay?무슨 일이야? 괜찮은 거 맞아?
Yeah, but the room is square and there are only four main objects in it.그래, 근데 방은 네모 모양이고 주요 가구라고는 4개밖에 없잖아.
I've found 2, too, there aren't many options in Camden Lock.나도 2개 찾았어. 캠든 록에는 별로 선택지가 없네.
Then you can decide if I'm a good cook or not!그럼 내가 요리를 잘하는지 못하는지 네가 판단할 수 있는 거지!
Umm... We are married... I mean, today is our wedding anniversary!그... 저희가 부부라서... 그러니까, 오늘이 저희 결혼 기념일이거든요!
Good point, I'm sure they don't pay that much!맞아, 그 사람들은 그만큼 돈 안 낼 걸!
I don't want to live in the suburbs!난 교외에서 살기 싫어!
Hello, I'm sorry I'm a bit late.안녕, 좀 늦었지, 미안해.
Don't you think two forks are enough for us?포크 두 개면 충분하지 않아?
Sorry, is it possible to see it this Saturday after 2 o'clock?죄송합니다. 이번 토요일 오후 2시 이후에 집을 볼 수 있을까요?
There is no direct flight from London to Perth.런던에서 퍼스까지 직항이 없거든.
Yes, he is one of them.응, 그 일 해.
And Pogo gets very scared of the crowd and the noise.그러면 포고가 사람들이랑 소리 때문에 엄청 겁을 먹는다구.
Is there anything else I can do for you, love?다른 거 필요한 건 없구, 자기?
Sorry Mrs. Jones, there is a misunderstanding...죄송합니다, 존스 부인, 오해가 있었던 것 같은데요...
I like some Jamiroquai songs, but not all of them.자미로콰이 노래는 몇 개는 좋아하는데, 다는 아니고.

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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