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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
I think so, he can look around while Bear is not here.그게 좋겠어, 베어가 없는 동안 주변 좀 둘러볼 수 있도록.
Hello my friend, how are you?안녕 친구, 어떻게 지내셨나?
Do you remember me?나 기억해?
How are things going, is everything ok?일은 어때, 다 잘 되가?
I really don't want to see her again!그 여자는 다시는 보고 싶지 않아!
Also, I think we all need to leave soon.실은, 우리 모두 곧 가야할 걸.
Oh hello... I forgot to mention, it's also a very special occasion...아 안녕하세요... 제가 말하는 걸 깜빡했는데요, 엄청 중요한 날이라서요...
I can't call him at the moment because his phone is unreachable.전화를 안 받아서 지금은 통화가 안돼.
She could even have been her mum... Who knows?그 여자 어머니일 수도 있는 거고... 혹시 모르잖아?
Yeah, our room has only got one window!그러니까, 우리 방에는 창문 하나밖에 없다고!
Nope, it gives me a headache!싫어, 머리가 지끈지끈하다구!
How is there four of us?어떻게 사람이 네 명이 돼?
Do you really think it looks like we have a cleaner?정말 청소부가 있는 것처럼 보여?
Oh f*ck, what kind of tap is this?아, 젠장, 무슨 수도꼭지가 이래?
Excuse me sir, here are your drinks and the menu.실례하겠습니다, 여기 음료와 메뉴를 드릴게요.
It's all your fault! I feel so embarrassed now...다 네 탓이야! 너무 부끄러워져버렸어...
I can bring him with me when I come back for breakfast.아침 먹으러 돌아오는 길에 내가 데려올 수 있어.
When you stop believing we can get a house in Mayfair for 2,400!2400 파운드로 메이페어에 집을 얻을 수 있다는 믿음을 버리면 그만 놀릴 거야!
What's your plan, Cate?케이트, 이제 뭐할 거야?
Diego, do you want me to get you anything to eat?디에고, 뭐 먹을 거 갖다줄까?

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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