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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
He must be sleeping, he usually works at night, too.자고 있는 모양이다, 걔도 주로 밤에 일하거든.
It's usually at the top right of your screen.보통 화면 우측 상단에 있어요.
Hi, I don't think it's broken.안녕하세요, 부러진 것 같진 않은데.
Well, that's another problem!그러니까 문제란 말이지!
Oh f*ck off, I've got to go now...아 꺼져, 나 이제 가야돼...
I can't call him at the moment because his phone is unreachable.전화를 안 받아서 지금은 통화가 안돼.
They are both okay for me.둘다 나는 상관없어.
She is half Japanese, half Australian.반은 일본인이고 반은 호주인인 거지.
So does that mean you don't want to stay with me?그럼 네가 나랑 더 이상 같이 있기 싫다는 뜻이 되는 거야?
How are things going, is everything ok?일은 어때, 다 잘 되가?
I'm happy to hear we have similar music taste!우리 음악 취향이 비슷하다니 기쁜걸!
Yes, they are all around 2 pounds.응, 전부 2파운드 언저리야.
Hey, there is a stranger in the toilet, who is he?어라, 화장실에 모르는 사람이 있는데, 누구지?
There is one at 11:00 and the next one is at 11:20.11시에 하나 있고, 그 다음 건 12시 차야.
Then people come and complain to me!그럼 사람들이 나한테 와서 불평한단 말야!
Don't worry Diego, it's not related to you!걱정 마요 디에고, 그쪽하고는 상관 없어요!
What's the reason for the cancellation this time?이번엔 또 뭣 때문에 취소하겠다는 건데?
But... I'm not good at lying...그치만... 나 거짓말 잘 못하는데...
Okay, I don't like cooking, but I like tasting food.좋아, 난 요리는 안 좋아하지만, 음식 맛 보는 건 좋아하니까.
We are back, where is Bear?왔어, 베어는 어딨어?

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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