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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
No, we drain pasta with a grater.아니, 우리는 파스타 물 뺄 때 강판을 쓰걸랑.
There's a whole 500g unopened packet.500g짜리 열지도 않은 통이 있어.
I hope your friends don't mind.친구분들이 신경 안 쓰면 좋겠는데.
By the way, my name's Mike, what's yours?아무튼, 내 이름은 마이크예요. 그쪽은?
He hasn't realised that we are at a vet yet.아직 동물병원인 걸 눈치 못채고 있네.
I will ask him to take Bear out, so we can have breakfast.베어 좀 산책 시켜달라고 부탁하게. 우리 아침 먹을 수 있도록.
I want him to check the heaters in the rooms while he is here!수리공이 온 김에 방에 난방기도 점검받으려고 하니까 그렇습니다!
I wish you all the best.다 잘되길 빌어요.
Maybe we can get something on the way to the station.역에 가는 길에 뭐라도 좀 사먹을까?
He is the bartender.거기 바텐더예요.
Yes, the guy with the beard is Mike.응, 수염 기른 남자가 마이크야.
I'm hungry, but it's better to have something when we meet the guys.나도 배 고프지만, 걔네랑 같이 먹는 게 나으니까.
Alright, I think I know who he is...아하, 알긴 아는데...
Do you want me to slice the mushrooms for you?버섯 썰어 줄까?
Do you live around here?이 주변 살아요?
I don't think so, trains leave about every 20 minutes.괜찮을걸. 기차가 20분마다 오니까.
Because I'm sure they don't serve bugs in London!런던에서 벌레를 팔 리가 없잖아!
There is no direct flight from London to Perth.런던에서 퍼스까지 직항이 없거든.
Hang on, I remember you telling me you never kill animals!잠깐만, 너 동물은 절대 안 죽인다고 말했던 게 기억나는데!
He is a plumber, dear, apparently it's clogged.배관수리공이셔, 변기가 막혔대나봐.

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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