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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
The packets have 2 pieces in them.이 패키지에는 두 조각이 들었어.
Is it because of the cost, or another reason?경비 때문에 그래, 아님 다른 이유가 있어?
I haven't seen her, either, and I don't really want to...나도 본 적 없고, 보고 싶지도 않아...
Sorry, the line is very bad!미안, 통화연결이 안 좋아!
Hello, I'm sorry I'm a bit late.안녕, 좀 늦었지, 미안해.
Isn't Morrison's closer?모리슨즈가 더 가깝지 않아?
So, I guess you are from Australia.넌 호주 출신인가봐.
Nope, I don't cook fancy things, only regular dishes.아니, 막 대단한 건 안하고, 그냥 평범한 요리만 해.
Then he finds out he is a robot, not a real kid.그러다 자기가 진짜 아이가 아니라 로봇이라는 걸 깨달은 거야.
Yes, he is totally fine after resting for a while.응, 좀 쉬고 나더니 완전 괜찮아졌어.
I hope he gets well soon.빨리 나아지시길 빌게.
That's good, seeing three houses in one day is not bad.그건 괜찮은 거지, 하루에 집 세 군데를 봤으면 나쁘지 않아.
In the recipe it says 600g.레시피에는 600g이래.
The rest of the house is okay, but the kitchen is a bit dirty.집 나머지는 괜찮은데, 부엌은 좀 더럽다.
Do you want me to put the chicken into the cooker first?닭고기를 솥에 먼저 넣을까?
Yeah, I'll have a beer, I guess you want wine, Cate?네, 저는 맥주로 하죠. 케이트 너는 와인으로 하려나?
I wish you all the best.다 잘되길 빌어요.
Is it hay fever? I've got some pills for it!꽃가루 알레르기예요? 그거라면 저한테 약이 좀 있는데!
You sound like a mix of British and Australian.영국하고 호주가 좀 섞인 느낌인데.
How long does it usually take?보통 얼마쯤 걸리는데?

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B
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