Questions and Answers
Which sentence correctly uses the present simple for the third person singular?
In the present simple, 'I do not play soccer' is an example of a positive statement.
False
What structure is used to form negative statements in present simple?
Subject + do/does + not + base form of the verb
He __________ (not/study) at home.
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Match the adverbs of frequency with their meanings:
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Which of the following sentences is a correctly formed yes/no question in present simple?
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They __________ (play) soccer every weekend.
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Study Notes
Present Simple
Positive Statements
- Structure: Subject + base form of the verb (add 's' or 'es' for third-person singular).
- Examples:
- I play soccer.
- She plays soccer.
- Examples:
Negative Statements
- Structure: Subject + do/does + not + base form of the verb.
- Examples:
- I do not (don't) play soccer.
- He does not (doesn't) play soccer.
- Examples:
Questions Formation
- Yes/No Questions: Do/Does + subject + base form of the verb?
- Examples:
- Do you play soccer?
- Does she play soccer?
- Examples:
- Wh- Questions: Wh-word + do/does + subject + base form of the verb?
- Examples:
- What do you play?
- Where does he play?
- Examples:
Adverbs Of Frequency
- Common adverbs: always, usually, often, sometimes, rarely, never.
- Placement: typically before the main verb (after 'to be' or before the main verb).
- Examples:
- She always studies.
- He is usually at home.
- Examples:
Third Person Singular Rules
- Add 's' for most verbs (e.g., play → plays).
- Add 'es' for verbs ending in -s, -sh, -ch, -x, or -o (e.g., wash → washes, go → goes).
- Change 'y' to 'ies' for verbs ending in a consonant + 'y' (e.g., carry → carries).
- Examples:
- He plays.
- She watches.
- It flies.
Present Simple Overview
- The Present Simple tense is used for habitual actions, general truths, and fixed arrangements.
Positive Statements
- Structure consists of the subject followed by the base form of the verb, with 's' or 'es' added for third-person singular.
- Examples demonstrate the structure:
- "I play soccer."
- "She plays soccer."
Negative Statements
- Formed by using 'do' or 'does' followed by 'not' and the base form of the verb.
- Examples illustrate the negative construction:
- "I do not (don't) play soccer."
- "He does not (doesn't) play soccer."
Questions Formation
- Yes/No questions start with 'do' or 'does', followed by the subject and the base verb.
- Examples include:
- "Do you play soccer?"
- "Does she play soccer?"
- Wh- questions incorporate a Wh-word at the beginning followed by 'do/does', the subject, and the base verb.
- Examples include:
- "What do you play?"
- "Where does he play?"
Adverbs of Frequency
- Common adverbs indicate how often an action occurs: always, usually, often, sometimes, rarely, never.
- Placement of adverbs typically occurs before the main verb but after the verb 'to be'.
- Examples show their usage:
- "She always studies."
- "He is usually at home."
Third Person Singular Rules
- For third-person singular subjects, apply specific rules:
- Add 's' for most verbs (e.g., play → plays).
- Add 'es' for verbs ending in -s, -sh, -ch, -x, or -o (e.g., wash → washes, go → goes).
- Change 'y' to 'ies' for verbs ending in a consonant followed by 'y' (e.g., carry → carries).
- Practical examples reflect these rules:
- "He plays."
- "She watches."
- "It flies."
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Test your understanding of the present simple tense with this quiz! You'll tackle positive statements, negative statements, question formation, and the use of adverbs of frequency. Ideal for beginners looking to enhance their English grammar skills.
