Present simple, continuous, perfect tense practice

Which tense is most suitable for describing actions that happen regularly?

The present simple is typically used to describe actions happening right now.

What auxiliary verbs are used to form questions in the present simple tense?

If you heat ice, it ______.

Match the following uses with the appropriate tense:

Which of the following is an example of a common mistake in present simple?

Using 'do/does' correctly in questions is not important for correct present simple usage.

What is the correct auxiliary verb to use with 'she' in a present simple question?

Incorrect: ______es you like pizza? Correct: [Blank] you like pizza?

Match these sentences with their error type:

Which of the following sentences uses the Present Continuous tense correctly to describe a temporary situation?

Stative verbs are commonly used in the continuous form without a change in meaning.

What is the structure of a negative sentence in the present continuous tense?

They ______ staying at a hotel at the moment.

Match each sentence to its use of the present continuous

Which signal word suggests the use of the present perfect tense?

The present perfect tense focuses solely on actions completed in the past with no relevance to the present.

What is the structure of a question in the present perfect tense?

I ______ not finished my work yet.

Match the following time expressions with their use in the Present Perfect tense:

Which sentence best demonstrates the contrast between present perfect simple and continuous?

The simple past is used to express a past action with a direct connection to the present.

The present perfect [blank] emphasizes the duration of an action continuing to the present.

I have visited Paris. (present perfect, experience) vs. I ______ Paris last year. (simple past, completed action)

Match the tenses with what they emphasize:

I [blank] to the gym every day.

The sentence 'I am knowing the answer' is grammatically correct.

What auxiliary verbs are used to create the present perfect tense?

She ______ not working today.

Match the following verb tenses with their primary functions:

The train leaves at 9 AM. This is an example of what use of the present simple?

The present simple tense can be used in describing temporary situations.

How do you form negative sentences in the present simple tense?

I ______ coffee.

Match the subjects with the correct auxiliary verb in the present simple:

Which sentence shows that the present continuous can express annoyance?

The present continuous is only used for events happening right now.

How do you form present perfect continuous tense?

I ______ here since 2010.

Match the tense with its respective signal words:

Which statement utilizes the present simple correctly in a zero conditional sentence?

The present simple is not used to describe permanent situations.