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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 guess mine is older than yours!내가 좋아하는 영화가 네 것보다 오래된 거 같은데!
You know, I usually have some early morning lessons.난 보통 아침 일찍 수업이 있잖아.
Um, I don't feel like eating anything but fish today.음, 오늘은 생선 말고는 별로 당기지가 않아.
Is it a single or a double room?싱글룸이야, 아니면 더블룸이야?
The meeting is not the actual problem!회의가 중요한 게 아냐!
You never pick Bear's poo up from the pavement.너 길에서 베어 똥 절대 안 줍잖아.
Hmm, I guess it's a bit old, but it's still my favourite.흠, 좀 고전이긴 하지만, 그래도 내가 제일 좋아하는 작품은.
Hm, it's comes to roughly £150 a week, it's about the same.흠, 일주일에 어림잡아 150파운드니까, 거의 같네.
I'm sorry for not showing up at your opening.오픈 때 못 찾아와서 미안해.
Isn't that funny?그거 웃기지 않아요?
Umm, oh yes, I can see it now, the ad number is 9845...음, 아 맞아요, 이제 보이네요. 광고 번호는 9845예요...
Yes, he definitely doesn't like changing places.맞아, 얘는 확실히 이리저리 장소를 옮기는 건 안 좋아한단 말이지.
Also, he has got a very lovely, cute dog.그리고 정말 사랑스럽고 귀여운 개를 기르고.
Toby! This is Cate, she is my... friend, from London.토비! 이쪽은 케이트야. 내... 친구야. 런던에서 온.
I think I deserve a kiss...나 키스를 받을만하다고 생각하는데...
No worries, I have got a peeler for you!걱정마, 여기 감자깎이가 있어!
Um.. it could be blue, I don't really remember.어... 파란색이었던 것 같기도. 확실히는 기억이 안 나.
Look, there is a shop assistant.봐, 저기 가게 종업원이 있다.
To me, wasting it is weirder!내 생각에는 기껏 생긴 걸 버리는 게 더 이상해!
By the way, I like the colour of the walls... What do you think?그건 그렇고, 벽지 색깔 예쁘다. 어때?

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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