5 Questions
Which tense is considered the most basic in English?
Present Simple
What is the only change in the base form of the verb for the third person singular in Present Simple?
The addition of -s
Which of the following is NOT a basic structure for the Present Simple tense?
Relative clauses
Which verb requires a different structure in the Present Simple tense?
Be
When do we use the Present Simple tense?
To talk about general time
Study Notes
Present Simple Tense
- The Present Simple tense is considered the most basic tense in English.
Forming Present Simple
- The base form of the verb changes only for the third person singular, by adding -s or -es.
Exceptions in Present Simple
- The verb "to be" requires a different structure in the Present Simple tense.
Structure of Present Simple
- The basic structures for the Present Simple tense are:
- Affirmative: Subject + base form of the verb
- Negative: Subject + do/does not + base form of the verb
- Interrogative: Do/Does + subject + base form of the verb
Using Present Simple
- We use the Present Simple tense to talk about:
- Habits and routines
- General truths
- Fixed schedules
- Universal truths
Test your knowledge of the Present Simple tense in English with this quiz from EnglishClub. Learn how to form the tense and practice using it correctly with various sentence structures. Perfect for beginners and those who want to review their grammar skills.
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