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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 only have 3 hours today.오늘은 3시간만 하면 돼.
Thanks father, where is Bear's lead?고마워요 아빠. 베어 목줄은 어디 있어?
Your perfectly shaped mushrooms are ready!귀하의 완벽한 모양의 버섯이 준비되었습니다!
So, I guess you are from Australia.넌 호주 출신인가봐.
Yeah, I've got it!응, 찾았어!
Hi there, are you ready?안녕, 준비 됐어?
Exactly, so do you think snails are bugs or not?바로 그거야. 그래서 달팽이는 벌레야 아니야?
By the way, the deposit is £3,000 and non-negotiable...그리고 보증금은 3000파운드이고, 에누리는 없어요.
I didn't know that, I hope it's not serious.몰랐어. 심각한 게 아니면 좋을 텐데.
Yes it is, how are you?맞아. 요즘 좀 어때?
Ta-ta here it is...짜잔, 여기 있지...
Do you want me to make you a cup of tea or coffee?차나 커피 한 잔 타줄까?
So it comes to 2,800 a month!그럼 월 2800 파운드인 거잖아!
Hey, the water is boiling, do you want me to pour it into a pot?물이 끓고 있어. 냄비로 옮겨 부을까?
Can you please not forget to take some poo bags with you!배변 봉투도 까먹지 말고 좀 챙겨가 줄래?
That's true! How much is your rent?하긴 그래! 방값이 얼만데?
I think I did, too, but I've got a really bad headache!나도 그런 것 같은데, 지금 머리가 엄청 아프다!
I hate taking long flights!나 비행기 오래 타는 게 질색이거든!
My beard makes me look older, I think.아무래도 수염 때문에 더 나이가 들어보이나봐.
It's a double room plus we get a cleaner once a week.더블룸이고 일주일에 한번씩 청소부가 와.

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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