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Which sentence correctly uses the Present Simple tense to describe a scheduled event?
Which sentence correctly uses the Present Simple tense to describe a scheduled event?
- The train is going to leave at 6 PM.
- The train is leaving at 6 PM.
- The train leaves at 6 PM. (correct)
- The train will be leaving at 6 PM.
In Present Simple, both 'do' and 'does' can be used with 'he,' 'she,' and 'it' to form questions.
In Present Simple, both 'do' and 'does' can be used with 'he,' 'she,' and 'it' to form questions.
False (B)
Provide an example of a sentence using the Present Simple tense to describe a general truth.
Provide an example of a sentence using the Present Simple tense to describe a general truth.
Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius.
They _____ (not/eat) meat every day.
They _____ (not/eat) meat every day.
Match the time expression with its frequency:
Match the time expression with its frequency:
Which of the following sentences correctly uses the Present Simple tense with a time clause to refer to the future?
Which of the following sentences correctly uses the Present Simple tense with a time clause to refer to the future?
The Present Simple tense is ONLY used to describe current actions happening at the moment of speaking.
The Present Simple tense is ONLY used to describe current actions happening at the moment of speaking.
Write a question in the Present Simple tense that uses the question word 'where'.
Write a question in the Present Simple tense that uses the question word 'where'.
She ________ (not speak) French fluently.
She ________ (not speak) French fluently.
Which sentence correctly uses the Present Simple to express a feeling or emotion?
Which sentence correctly uses the Present Simple to express a feeling or emotion?
Flashcards
Present Simple Tense
Present Simple Tense
Describes habits, unchanging situations, general truths, and fixed arrangements.
Affirmative Sentence Structure
Affirmative Sentence Structure
Subject + base form of the verb (with -s/-es for the third person singular).
Negative Sentence Structure
Negative Sentence Structure
Subject + do/does + not + base form of the verb.
Interrogative Sentence Structure
Interrogative Sentence Structure
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Always
Always
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Usually/Generally/Normally
Usually/Generally/Normally
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Often/Frequently
Often/Frequently
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Sometimes
Sometimes
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Rarely/Seldom
Rarely/Seldom
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Never
Never
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Study Notes
- The Present Simple tense describes habits, unchanging situations, general truths, and fixed arrangements.
Structure and Formation
- The basic structure is: subject + base form of the verb, except for the third person singular, which adds an -s.
- For the third person singular (he, she, it), the verb typically ends in -s.
- "Do" and "does" are auxiliary verbs used to form questions, negations, and emphatic affirmations.
Usage
- Used to describe habits or routines, which are actions that are repeated regularly.
- Used to state general truths or facts.
- Used to describe fixed arrangements, schedules, and timetables.
- Used to express feelings and emotions.
- Used in instructions or directions.
- Used in conditional sentences (Type 0 and Type 1).
- Used in time clauses, to refer to the future.
Affirmative Sentences
- The structure is subject + base form of the verb (with -s/-es for the third person singular).
Negative Sentences
- The structure is subject + do/does + not + base form of the verb.
- "Do not" often contracts to "don't," and "does not" to "doesn't."
Interrogative Sentences (Questions)
- The structure is Do/Does + Subject + Base form of the verb + ?
- For questions with question words (who, what, where, when, why, how), place the question word before "do/does."
Common Time Expressions
- Adverbs of frequency are commonly used with the Present Simple.
- Always indicates an action is invariably done.
- Usually/Generally/Normally indicates an action is done most of the time.
- Often/Frequently indicates an action is done quite a lot.
- Sometimes indicates an action is occasionally done.
- Occasionally indicates an action is rarely done.
- Rarely/Seldom indicates an action is very infrequently done.
- Hardly ever/Almost never indicates an action is almost never done.
- Never indicates an action is not done at any time.
- Other time expressions indicate actions happening regularly.
- Every day/week/month/year show repetition.
- Once/twice a week/month/year give a specific frequency.
- On Mondays/Tuesdays/etc. specifies a particular day each week.
- In the morning/afternoon/evening indicates the time of day.
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