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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
I hope you are aware it's your last 3 days to find a house...집 구할 수 있는 날이 사흘 밖에 안 남았다는 건 너도 알겠지만...
Do you like them with or without the skin on?닭껍질은 있는 게 좋아, 없는 게 좋아?
How much rice do you need?쌀이 얼마나 필요해?
It's not a nice thing to do.그건 좋은 행동이 아닌걸.
Normally, it's much more expensive than the other ones.보통은 다른 것보다 훨씬 더 비싼데.
Erm, I can't work it out, I guess it's more than 150 years old.엄, 계산은 안되지만, 150년이 넘는 것 같은데.
Can you show me which clothes I need to put away, then?내가 어느 옷들 치우면 될지 먼저 알려줄 수 있어?
How much do you pay for your room?네 방은 얼마 내는데?
Isn't Morrison's closer?모리슨즈가 더 가깝지 않아?
Alright, I think I know who he is...아하, 알긴 아는데...
A one year course? What kind of course is it?1년짜리 수업이라고? 무슨 수업이길래 그래?
Sorry, I don't have much time, can I tell you the story when I'm back?미안해요, 내가 시간이 별로 없어서, 갔다 와서 얘기해줘도 돼요?
Is that you, Mike?마이크야?
Here you can take it, be careful, it's very hot.여기 가져가. 조심하고, 뜨거우니까.
Australia is very strict with its customs rules.호주는 관세규칙이 정말 빡빡하단 말야.
Hello mate, where are you?안녕 친구, 어디야?
Do we have any bread to toast?토스트 할 만한 빵은 있어?
Here we go, I'm sure it means they pay much less.들통나셨네, 그러니까 훨씬 적게 낸다는 말 아녜요.
But I think that's only for older women.그건 나이가 있으신 여성분들 경우라고 생각하니까.
I've checked some, there is nothing I like so far.좀 찾아보긴 했는데, 아직 내 마음에 드는 게 없어.

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Burakbir..   1+ w
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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