10 Questions
Which form of the verb do we add an -s to in the present simple tense?
Third person singular
What do we use to make questions in the present simple tense?
Do and does
Which question words do we use with 'do' and 'does' in the present simple tense?
All of the above
What do we use to make negatives in the present simple tense?
Do and does
Which adverbs of frequency do we often use with the present simple tense?
Sometimes, always, and never
What is the purpose of the present continuous tense?
To indicate an action or condition happening now and may continue into the future
What is the formula for the present continuous tense?
to be [am, is, are] + verb [present participle]
Which type of verbs are used in the present continuous tense?
Dynamic verbs
What effect does the present continuous tense have on writing?
It adds energy and action
What is an example of a key word associated with the present continuous tense?
Present participle
Study Notes
Present Simple Tense
- In the present simple tense, we add -s to the base form of the verb for the third person singular (he, she, it).
Forming Questions and Negatives
- We use do/does to make questions in the present simple tense.
- We use do/does to make negatives in the present simple tense.
Question Words
- We use what, where, when, why, how, who with 'do' and 'does' in the present simple tense.
Adverbs of Frequency
- We often use adverbs of frequency such as always, usually, often, sometimes, rarely, never with the present simple tense.
Present Continuous Tense
- The purpose of the present continuous tense is to describe an action that is in progress at a specific moment.
- The formula for the present continuous tense is: subject + be (am/is/are) + verb-ing.
- The present continuous tense often uses verbs that describe temporary or changing situations, such as learn, grow, change.
- The present continuous tense has the effect of making writing more dynamic and engaging.
- A key word associated with the present continuous tense is "now".
Test your knowledge of the present simple tense with this beginner-level quiz. Learn when to add -s to verbs and how to form questions using do and does. Improve your understanding of English grammar with this interactive quiz.
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