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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
As I'm a smoker, I prefer sitting outside.나는 흡연자라서 바깥을 선호하긴 해.
I am planning to sleep in a bit since it's a holiday.휴일이라 좀 늦잠 자려고 했거든.
That's fine, I'm almost ready.그렇구나, 나도 거의 준비 됐어.
What's your plan, Cate?케이트, 이제 뭐할 거야?
But I don't know him well.잘 아는 사이는 아니네.
What kind of music do you like the most?너는 어떤 음악 제일 좋아해?
It's a double room plus we get a cleaner once a week.더블룸이고 일주일에 한번씩 청소부가 와.
In these cases, Pogo stays home alone with no food and no attention.그럴 때면 포고는 집에서 혼자 밥도 관심도 없이 지내는 거야.
Mike, teriyaki is Japanese, we are at a Chinese restaurant.마이크, 데리야끼는 일본식이고, 우리는 중국식 레스토랑에 와 있다구.
Is there a problem with your phone battery?배터리에 뭔가 문제 있는 거 아냐?
Oh, your girlfriend's cat... Does she live here with you?아, 여자친구분 고양이라... 여기서 같이 사시는 거예요?
I see them around a lot where I work, actually.내가 일하는 곳에도 되게 많아.
Hey, we are back.어이, 우리 왔어.
Hang on, I remember you telling me you never kill animals!잠깐만, 너 동물은 절대 안 죽인다고 말했던 게 기억나는데!
Do you want the tray in the middle?트레이는 중간에 둘래?
Oh no! Are you sure you don't have anything available?아, 저런! 남는 자리가 없는지 확실하세요?
Hmm... Tomorrow is a bank holiday.어... 내일은 뱅크 홀리데이니까.
I guess time doesn't pass for you while I'm away.내가 곁에 없으면 자기 시간은 안 흘러가나 보다.
But Bear has got hip dysplasia.근데 베어한테 고관절 문제가 있거든.
I'm on my way to Brighton, nearly there!브라이튼에 거의 다 도착했어!

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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