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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
Umm... We are married... I mean, today is our wedding anniversary!그... 저희가 부부라서... 그러니까, 오늘이 저희 결혼 기념일이거든요!
Of course, she is an angel, do you want to talk to your mum?그럼, 그럼, 천사같고 말고, 엄마랑 얘기하고 싶은 게냐?
I'm sorry for not showing up at your opening.오픈 때 못 찾아와서 미안해.
Yeah, the packet is ripped, but it's not overdue.네, 포장은 찢어졌지만 유통기한은 지나지 않았네요.
We all love bank holidays.뱅크 홀리데이 최고야.
Alright, deal! You have 3 days to think, starting now!그래, 좋았어! 그럼 지금부터 생각할 시간 사흘 줄게!
Of course, oh, there is a half-eaten pizza in the oven.물론이지, 어, 오븐 안에 반만 먹고 남은 피자가 있어.
That's a good question!좋은 질문이야!
Your perfectly shaped mushrooms are ready!귀하의 완벽한 모양의 버섯이 준비되었습니다!
Don't worry, I don't like having a very heavy breakfast.걱정 마, 난 아침 많이 먹는 거 그다지 좋아하지 않아.
Yeah, but the room is square and there are only four main objects in it.그래, 근데 방은 네모 모양이고 주요 가구라고는 4개밖에 없잖아.
No, I won't... I don't want a house in Mayfair anymore!안 할 거야... 더는 메이페어에 있는 집을 구하고 싶지 않아!
No, actually, he is properly toilet trained.아냐, 원래는 배변 훈련이 잘 돼있어.
It's too fruity.너무 과일향 나.
Thank you, I'm 26.고마워요, 나는 26살이니까.
It's on the Northern line, the same one we use here.노던 라인이야, 우리가 여기서 쓰는 거랑 똑같이.
My favourite movie is Pulp Fiction.내가 제일 좋아하는 영화는 <펄프 픽션>이야.
Set times always stress me out.나는 시간이 정해져있으면 스트레스 받거든.
I'm a web designer.나는 웹 디자이너야.
Yes, I still don't do it.그래, 그건 지금도 마찬가지야.

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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