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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
Anyway, the flight situation is a bit complicated.아무튼, 비행 상황은 좀 복잡해.
Is your father sick?아버지가 아프셔?
I mean, do you cook Asian or other kinds of cuisines?아, 뭐 아시아 요리나 다른 요리 하는 건 없고?
I think we need to put some of your clothes away.자기 옷은 어디로 좀 치워놔야 할 거 같아.
I don't have time to cook everyday.매일 요리할 시간이 없어.
No, we drain pasta with a grater.아니, 우리는 파스타 물 뺄 때 강판을 쓰걸랑.
I haven't been there before, where is it?거긴 안 가봤는데, 어디야?
We are back, where is Bear?왔어, 베어는 어딨어?
That's a good question!좋은 질문이야!
As I'm a smoker, I prefer sitting outside.나는 흡연자라서 바깥을 선호하긴 해.
I don't know, maximum 33?글쎄, 최대 서른 셋?
There is no direct flight from London to Perth.런던에서 퍼스까지 직항이 없거든.
His name's Sergio.세르지오인데.
Hmm.. yes, I need mushrooms, stock, celery...으음... 맞아, 버섯하고, 육수, 셀러리...
Does the kid think he is a robot or the robot think it's a kid?아이가 자기가 로봇이라고 생각하는 거야, 아니면 로봇이 자기가 아이인 줄 안다는 거야?
Yes, that's a good idea.응, 좋은 생각인걸.
I don't think it's a suitable movie for kids, dear.애들 보는 영화는 아닌 것 같아, 자기.
The rice section is over there.쌀 코너는 저쪽에 있어.
I wake up and make my bed, then tidy my room.아침에 일어나면 이불을 개고 방 청소를 한다구.
Okay, maybe it's better for you to have some rest.그래, 넌 좀 쉬는 게 나을 수도 있겠어.

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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