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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 like them, too.응, 그것도 좋아하지.
Okay, how long is it, do you know?좋아, 얼마나 긴지 혹시 알아?
Isn't it faster taking the tube?지하철이 더 빠르지 않아?
And we have to weigh everything by ourselves, etcetera.그리고 무게도 직접 다 재야 되고, 뭐 그렇잖아.
Nope, oyster cards are only for transport in London.아니, 오이스터 카드는 런던 내 이동에만 쓰여.
Yes, it was quite easy, actually, I live very close by.네, 사실 꽤 쉬웠어요. 저는 바로 근처에 살거든요.
Oh god, I feel too tired now.아이고, 이제 너무 피곤해.
What’s their name?친구 이름이 뭐예요?
I'm sorry for not showing up at your opening.오픈 때 못 찾아와서 미안해.
It sounds important.중요한가 보네.
Yeah, I'll have a beer, I guess you want wine, Cate?네, 저는 맥주로 하죠. 케이트 너는 와인으로 하려나?
Anyway, this is Cate and her friends from work.아무튼, 이쪽은 케이트랑 직장 동료분들.
Bear hates being at a vet, too.베어도 동물병원 오는 걸 싫어하는데.
And secondly, vets are so expensive!그리고 둘째로, 동물병원 너무 비싸!
Thank you, I'm 26.고마워요, 나는 26살이니까.
Congratulations... But is Pogo a pet's name?축하드립니다... 그런데, 포고는 애완동물 이름인가요?
My husband and I really appreciate it.남편도 저도 정말 감사한 마음이에요.
Pogo is my little cat, is there a problem with that?포고는 제 반려묘예요, 뭔가 문제라도 있나요?
But it has expired and it has a hole in it.근데 유통기한이 지났고 구멍이 나 있어요.
Oh, sorry! You don't like cleaning things, I can do it.아, 미안! 너 뭘 씻고 하는 거 싫어하지, 내가 할게.

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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