16 Questions
What do we add to the base form of a verb when using the present tense with the third person singular?
s
Which question word is used with 'does' for the third person singular in the present simple?
where
What do we use to make negatives with the present simple for the third person singular?
doesn't
What type of adverbs are often used with the present simple?
adverbs of frequency
Which verb form is used for the simple present tense in the third-person singular?
Root form
How is the simple present tense formed for the verb 'to be' in the third-person singular?
Is
Which of the following is a correct negative form in the simple present tense?
He doesn't go
What is the formula for asking a question in the simple present tense?
Do/does + [subject] + [root form of verb]
What type of actions or occurrences does the simple present tense describe?
Unchanging situations
When do we use the present continuous instead of the simple present?
To talk about temporary actions currently in progress
What is the correct negative form for the verb 'to be' in the simple present tense?
Are not
Which verbs end with 'es' in the third-person singular form of the simple present tense?
Verbs ending in -o, -ch, -sh, -th, -ss, -gh, or -z
What auxiliary is used for negative sentences in the simple present tense?
Do/does
What is the correct negative form for the verb 'to go' in the simple present tense?
He doesn't go
What tense is used to describe actions happening right now?
Present continuous
What is the correct form for the verb 'to take' in the simple present tense for the third-person singular?
Takes
Study Notes
Present Simple Tense
- To form the present tense with the third person singular, we add -s or -es to the base form of a verb.
- The question word used with 'does' for the third person singular in the present simple is 'does'.
- Negatives with the present simple for the third person singular are formed using 'does not' or 'doesn't'.
- Adverbs of frequency, such as 'always', 'often', and 'sometimes', are often used with the present simple.
- The verb form used for the simple present tense in the third-person singular is the base form + -s or -es.
Verb 'to be' in the Simple Present Tense
- The simple present tense for the verb 'to be' in the third-person singular is formed using 'is'.
- The correct negative form in the simple present tense is 'is not' or 'isn't'.
- The formula for asking a question in the simple present tense is 'does + subject + verb'.
Characteristics of the Simple Present Tense
- The simple present tense describes actions or occurrences that are true, habitual, or regular.
- The present continuous is used instead of the simple present when describing actions happening right now.
- The correct negative form for the verb 'to be' in the simple present tense is 'is not' or 'isn't'.
- Verbs that end with -o, -ch, -sh, -ss, -x, or -z add -es to form the third-person singular in the simple present tense.
Other Important Notes
- The auxiliary 'does' is used for negative sentences in the simple present tense.
- The correct negative form for the verb 'to go' in the simple present tense is 'does not go' or 'doesn't go'.
- The present continuous tense is used to describe actions happening right now.
- The correct form for the verb 'to take' in the simple present tense for the third-person singular is 'takes'.
Test your knowledge of the present simple tense with this beginner-level quiz. Practice forming questions and using the correct forms of verbs with the third person singular. Perfect for English learners looking to strengthen their grammar skills.
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