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What is the basic structure of an affirmative sentence in the present simple tense for third-person singular?
Which of the following is the correct formation for a negative sentence in the present simple tense?
Which of the following examples correctly illustrates the use of the present simple tense for a daily routine?
What type of time expressions commonly accompany the present simple tense?
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How is a question formed in the present simple tense when asking about the subject?
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Identify the correct negative sentence in present simple tense.
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Which of the following sentences is incorrectly formed in the present simple tense?
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Which question demonstrates the correct usage of 'do' in present simple tense?
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Study Notes
Present Simple Tense - Affirmative Sentences
- The present simple tense describes habitual actions, general truths, or facts.
- It is used to express actions that happen regularly or repeatedly.
- It is also used to describe unchanging situations or states of being.
- The basic structure uses the bare infinitive of the verb for the third-person singular.
Present Simple Tense - Negative Sentences
- To form a negative sentence in the present simple, use the auxiliary verb "do" or "does" in the negative form ("don't" or "doesn't").
- The main verb follows the auxiliary in the base form.
- The sentence structure is subject + don't/doesn't + verb.
- Example: I don't work on Saturdays. He doesn't live in London.
Present Simple Tense - Usage in Daily Routines
- The present simple is frequently used to describe daily routines.
- It is employed to state actions that occur regularly or habitually.
- Examples: I get up at 7 am every morning. She goes to the gym three times a week. We have dinner at 8 pm.
Present Simple Tense - Time Expressions
- Time expressions frequently accompany the present simple.
- These expressions denote frequency, regularity, or habits associated with actions.
- Examples:
- Every day, Every week, Every month, Every year
- Often, Usually, Sometimes, Rarely, Seldom
- On Mondays, In the morning, At night
- Regularly, Frequently, Occasionally
Present Simple Tense - Question Formation
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To form a question in the present simple, use the auxiliary verb "do" or "does."
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The auxiliary verb precedes the subject.
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The main verb is in the base form.
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Example: Do you like coffee? Does she play the piano?
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Questions often use words like "how often," "how many," or "when."
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When questioning about the subject in a present simple sentence, "do" or "does" is used.
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The order of the words is auxiliary-subject-verb.
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The subject and the auxiliary verb are inverted, and the verb follows in its base form.
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For example:
- Do you drink milk?
- Does the train stop at this station?
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Test your understanding of the present simple tense in English. This quiz covers affirmative and negative sentences, as well as daily routines. Enhance your grammar skills by identifying the correct structures and usages.