Present Simple: Affirmative Sentences

Questions and Answers

What is the correct structure for a third person singular affirmative sentence using a regular verb?

Subject + does not + base form

Subject + base form + s/es (correct)

Subject + base form

Subject + am/is/are

The present simple tense is used to express ongoing actions.

False

Give an example of a general truth in the present simple.

The Earth orbits the Sun.

She usually __________ (to play) the piano in the evening.

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Match the following subjects with their appropriate verb forms in present simple:

I = walk He = walks They = walk She = walks Signup and view all the answers

Which verb requires adding '-es' in the third person singular form?

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The sentence 'Water freezes at 0 degrees Celsius' is an example of a habitual action.

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What is the present simple affirmative form of the verb 'to be' for 'they'?

They are Signup and view all the answers

He __________ (to go) to the gym every morning.

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Study Notes

Present Simple: Affirmative Sentences

Definition: The present simple tense indicates habitual actions, general truths, and fixed arrangements.
Structure:
- For regular verbs:
  - Subject + base form of the verb (+ s/es for third person singular)
    - Example: "He plays football."
- For the verb "to be":
  - Subject + am/is/are
    - Example: "She is a teacher."
Affirmative Formulation:
- First person singular: I + base form
  - Example: "I read books."
- Second person singular/plural and first person plural: You/We + base form
  - Example: "You enjoy music." / "We travel often."
- Third person singular: He/She/It + base form + s/es
  - Example: "It rains a lot."
Spelling Rules for Third Person Singular:
- Add -s: "She walks."
- Add -es if the verb ends in:
  - -ch: "He watches."
  - -sh: "She finishes."
  - -ss: "It passes."
  - -x: "He fixes."
  - -o: "He goes."
Common Uses:
- Habitual Actions: "I brush my teeth every day."
- General Truths: "Water freezes at 0 degrees Celsius."
- Scheduled Events: "The train leaves at 6 PM."
Examples:
- "They play tennis every weekend."
- "The sun rises in the east."
- "My brother studies biology."
Negative Form: Formed using "do not" or "does not".
- Example: "She does not like chocolate." (Third person singular)

Present Simple Tense Overview

Indicates habitual actions, general truths, and fixed arrangements.

Structure of Present Simple

Regular Verbs:
- Form: Subject + base verb (+ s/es for third person singular)
  - Example: "He plays football."
Verb "to be":
- Form: Subject + am/is/are
  - Example: "She is a teacher."

Affirmative Sentences Formation

First Person Singular:
- Structure: I + base verb
  - Example: "I read books."
Second Person Singular/Plural & First Person Plural:
- Structure: You/We + base verb
  - Examples: "You enjoy music." / "We travel often."
Third Person Singular:
- Structure: He/She/It + base verb + s/es
  - Example: "It rains a lot."

Spelling Rules for Third Person Singular

Add -s for most verbs.
- Example: "She walks."
Add -es if verb ends in specific letters:
- -ch: "He watches."
- -sh: "She finishes."
- -ss: "It passes."
- -x: "He fixes."
- -o: "He goes."

Common Uses of Present Simple

Habitual Actions: Actions done regularly.
- Example: "I brush my teeth every day."
General Truths: Universal statements that are always true.
- Example: "Water freezes at 0 degrees Celsius."
Scheduled Events: Timetable-related facts.
- Example: "The train leaves at 6 PM."

Example Sentences

"They play tennis every weekend."
"The sun rises in the east."
"My brother studies biology."

Negative Sentences Formation

Formed using "do not" or "does not."
- Example: "She does not like chocolate." (third person singular)

Description

Test your knowledge of the present simple tense with this quiz focused on affirmative sentences. Learn about the structure, spelling rules, and how to correctly use this essential tense in English. Enhance your grammar skills through practical examples and explanations.