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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
Really? How do I wake you up?정말? 내가 널 어떻게 깨우는데?
Maybe she really is allergic to cats, we don't know that.정말 고양이한테 알레르기가 있어서 그럴 수도 있지, 그건 모르는 거야.
You sound like a mix of British and Australian.영국하고 호주가 좀 섞인 느낌인데.
There is a little market near the school.학교 근처에 작은 슈퍼마켓이 있는데.
Look, there is a shop assistant.봐, 저기 가게 종업원이 있다.
Come on, Mike, it's not about me being home.아 진짜, 마이크, 집에 있고 없고의 문제가 아니잖아.
What else do we need?또 뭐가 필요하지?
You are so realistic dear, where is your wedding ring?실감이 정말 넘쳐나, 자기, 결혼 반지는 어디 있어?
Yeah, I guess normally you go to work around 06:30.맞아요, 평소에는 6시 반쯤에 출근하는 거 같길래.
Taking Bear out usually takes me an hour.베어 산책 시키려면 한 시간쯤 걸리거든.
Last night we were open till very late, and you know her excuse.어젯 밤 아주 늦게까지 영업했거든. 걔는 좀 쉴만 하잖아.
With gas stoves, someone can leave the gas on, it's too dangerous!가스레인지를 쓰는데 누가 가스를 안 잠그면, 너무 위험하잖아!
Yes, that's a good idea.응, 좋은 생각인걸.
Don't worry Mike, I think this one is better.걱정마, 마이크. 난 이쪽이 더 좋아.
Also, one of my friends works there.그리고, 내 친구 중에 거기 일하는 애가 있어요.
What do you want me to do with them?이걸로 뭘 하길 원해?
Are you the only smoker in the house?이 건물에 담배 피우는 사람 너 밖에 없어?
Where is Flora, isn't she here?플로라는 어딨어. 여기 없어?
Here you go sir, this is your receipt and your £20 cashback.여기 있습니다. 영수증과 20파운드 캐시백이에요.
I will ask him to take Bear out, so we can have breakfast.베어 좀 산책 시켜달라고 부탁하게. 우리 아침 먹을 수 있도록.

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Burakbir..   1+ w
Y
Yeliz   1+ w
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