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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
Yes, he definitely doesn't like changing places.맞아, 얘는 확실히 이리저리 장소를 옮기는 건 안 좋아한단 말이지.
Here you go sir, this is your receipt and your £20 cashback.여기 있습니다. 영수증과 20파운드 캐시백이에요.
Do we have a sieve?우리 체 있어?
And secondly, vets are so expensive!그리고 둘째로, 동물병원 너무 비싸!
Kisses to you, too, I'll call you when I get there!자기한테도 뽀뽀. 도착하면 전화할게!
Of course, here you go, this is the bathroom.물론이죠, 자요, 이게 화장실이에요.
Don't worry, I don't like having a very heavy breakfast.걱정 마, 난 아침 많이 먹는 거 그다지 좋아하지 않아.
It's always the same.꼭 이런 식이야.
Very nice! I hope he doesn't do it all the time!멋있기도 해라! 항상 그러는 건 아니면 좋겠는데!
Erm... You look about 30?흠... 한 서른 정도?
We're out tonight for Laura.오늘은 로라를 위해 나온 거야.
Oh no! Are you sure you don't have anything available?아, 저런! 남는 자리가 없는지 확실하세요?
You know, she is normally an extremely quiet and calm person.알잖아, 평소에는 엄청 조용하고 침착한 사람인 거.
Anyway, what else do we have left to do now?아무튼, 그럼 해야 할 거 남은 게 또 뭐 있지?
Do you like them with or without the skin on?닭껍질은 있는 게 좋아, 없는 게 좋아?
It has 1 year to pass its expiry date.유통기한이 지나려면 아직 1년이 남았어요.
I am, I have to be there at 12:30.해야 돼. 12시 반까지 가야 해.
Is that what you want me to do?나보고 그러라는 거야?
Sure! Why is it so important to you?그러죠! 그게 왜 당신한테 그렇게 중요한데요?
Thank you, I'm 26.고마워요, 나는 26살이니까.

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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