Present Simple Affirmative & Negative Sentences

Questions and Answers

In the structure of affirmative sentences, how is the verb modified for third person singular?

Add 'ing' to the base verb

Add 's' or 'es' to the base verb (correct)

No modification is needed

Use the past tense of the verb

Which of the following is the correct structure for negative sentences in the present simple?

Subject + Base Verb + not

Subject + do/does + not + Base Verb (correct)

Subject + not + Base Verb

Subject + do/does + Base Verb

Which time expression indicates frequency of an action?

Next week

Last month

In the morning

Often (correct)

Which of the following sentences uses the correct negative form for the third person singular?

<p>He doesn't play basketball.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where can time expressions typically be placed in a sentence?

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Study Notes

Present Simple

Affirmative Sentences

Structure: Subject + Base Verb (+ s/es for third person singular)
- Examples:
  - I play soccer.
  - He plays soccer.
  - They eat breakfast.
Third Person Singular:
- Add "s" for most verbs (e.g., "He runs").
- Add "es" for verbs ending in -sh, -ch, -x, -o (e.g., "She watches", "He goes").

Negative Sentences

Structure: Subject + do/does + not + Base Verb
- Examples:
  - I do not (don't) like coffee.
  - She does not (doesn't) go to the gym.
  - They do not (don't) watch TV.
Usage of "do" and "does":
- "Do" is used with I, you, we, they.
- "Does" is used with he, she, it.

Time Expressions

Common Time Expressions:
- Always
- Usually
- Often
- Sometimes
- Rarely
- Never
Specific Time References:
- Every day/week/month/year
- On Mondays/Tuesdays, etc.
- In the morning/afternoon/evening
Usage:
- Time expressions often indicate frequency or habitual actions.
- Usually placed at the beginning or end of a sentence.

Present Simple

Affirmative Sentences

The structure is formed as Subject + Base Verb (+ "s/es" for third person singular).
For third person singular, add "s" for most verbs (e.g., "He runs").
Use "es" for verbs ending in -sh, -ch, -x, or -o (e.g., "She watches," "He goes").

Negative Sentences

The structure is Subject + do/does + not + Base Verb.
For example, "I do not (don't) like coffee," "She does not (doesn't) go to the gym."
"Do" is used with subjects I, you, we, and they.
"Does" is used with he, she, it.

Time Expressions

Commonly used time expressions include always, usually, often, sometimes, rarely, and never.
Specific time references can be every day/week/month/year or on specific days such as Mondays or Tuesdays.
Time expressions indicate frequency or habitual actions and are usually placed at the beginning or end of sentences.

Description

Test your knowledge of the Present Simple tense, focusing on the structure of affirmative and negative sentences. This quiz will cover the usage of third person singular forms and common time expressions related to frequency and habitual actions.