Questions and Answers
Which of the following is the correct affirmative form for the verb 'play' in the third person singular?
What is the correct structure for forming a negative sentence in the present simple tense?
Which of the following sentences is an interrogative question in the present simple tense?
Which of the following examples correctly expresses a scheduled event in the present simple tense?
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Which of the following is the correct present simple form of the verb 'to make' for the third person singular?
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Study Notes
Present Simple Tense
Affirmative Form
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Structure: Subject + base form of the verb (+ s/es for third person singular).
- Examples:
- I/You/We/They play.
- He/She/It plays.
- Examples:
Negative Sentences
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Structure: Subject + do/does + not + base form of the verb.
- Examples:
- I/You/We/They do not (don't) play.
- He/She/It does not (doesn't) play.
- Examples:
Interrogative Questions
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Structure: Do/Does + subject + base form of the verb?
- Examples:
- Do I/you/we/they play?
- Does he/she/it play?
- Examples:
Usage And Examples
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General Use:
- To express habits or routines: "I go to the gym every day."
- To state facts: "Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius."
- To express scheduled events: "The train leaves at 6 PM."
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Examples:
- She studies English every week.
- They don’t like spinach.
- Does he often travel for work?
Common Irregular Verbs
- Be: am/is/are
- Have: has
- Do: does
- Go: goes
- Say: says
- Make: makes
- Know: knows
- Think: thinks
- Take: takes
- See: sees
Present Simple Tense Overview
- The present simple tense describes actions that are habitual, factual, or scheduled.
Affirmative Form
- Constructed using the subject followed by the base verb; add 's' or 'es' for the third person singular.
- Examples demonstrate different subjects:
- "I/You/We/They play."
- "He/She/It plays."
Negative Sentences
- Formed using "do" or "does" followed by "not" and the base verb.
- Examples highlight the structure:
- "I/You/We/They do not (don't) play."
- "He/She/It does not (doesn't) play."
Interrogative Questions
- Constructed with "do" or "does" at the start, followed by the subject and the base verb.
- Sample questions illustrate this format:
- "Do I/you/we/they play?"
- "Does he/she/it play?"
Usage and Examples
- Utilized to express regular habits or routines: "I go to the gym every day."
- Employed to state objective facts: "Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius."
- Used for scheduled events: "The train leaves at 6 PM."
- Additional examples include:
- "She studies English every week."
- "They don’t like spinach."
- "Does he often travel for work?"
Common Irregular Verbs
- Notable irregular verbs change form in the third person singular:
- Be: am/is/are
- Have: has
- Do: does
- Go: goes
- Say: says
- Make: makes
- Know: knows
- Think: thinks
- Take: takes
- See: sees
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Test your knowledge on the affirmative, negative, and interrogative forms of the Present Simple Tense. This quiz covers structures, usage, and examples to ensure you have a solid understanding of this essential English tense.