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Present Indefinite Tense in English Grammar

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Present Indefinite Tense in English Grammar

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What is the present indefinite tense used to express?

A habitual or general truth (correct)

A future plan or arrangement

A specific period of time

A completed action in the past

Which of the following sentences is in the present indefinite tense?

I go to the store every day. (correct)

I will go to the store tomorrow.

I went to the store yesterday.

I am going to the store.

What is the formula for forming the present indefinite tense?

Subject + will + verb

Subject + verb-s/es (correct)

Subject + has/have + verb-ed

Subject + was/were + verb-ing

Which of the following is a correct use of the present indefinite tense?

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What is the function of the present indefinite tense in a conversation?

To express a habitual or general truth Signup and view all the answers

What does the sentence 'I play soccer every Sunday' imply?

I have a habit of playing soccer every Sunday Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sentences is an example of a general truth?

The sun rises in the east Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct form of the verb 'to be' in the present indefinite tense for the subject 'I'?

am Signup and view all the answers

What does the sentence 'She usually eats breakfast at 8:00 am' imply?

She has a habit of eating breakfast at 8:00 am Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sentences is an example of a habit?

I go to the gym three times a week Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Present Indefinite Tense

The present indefinite tense is used to express habits, general truths, and universal facts.

Identifying Sentences

The sentence "I go to school" is an example of a sentence in the present indefinite tense.

Forming the Present Indefinite Tense

The formula for forming the present indefinite tense is:
- Subject (I, you, he, she, it, we, they)
- Base form of the verb (e.g., go, eat, run)

Correct Use

The present indefinite tense is correctly used to talk about:
- Habitual actions (e.g., I exercise every morning)
- Universal truths (e.g., The sun rises in the east)
- General facts (e.g., Water boils at 100°C)

Conversational Function

The present indefinite tense is used in conversations to:
- Express routines and habits
- Share general knowledge or facts
- State universal truths

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Practice your English speaking skills with this quiz on the present indefinite tense. Learn how to form and use the present indefinite tense correctly in conversations.