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Which sentence correctly demonstrates a habit or routine using the Present Simple tense?
Which sentence correctly demonstrates a habit or routine using the Present Simple tense?
- She swims every morning. (correct)
- I have read that book.
- They are going to the market.
- He does not like coffee.
What is the correct negative form of the present simple for the sentence: 'He eats ice cream'?
What is the correct negative form of the present simple for the sentence: 'He eats ice cream'?
- He is not eating ice-cream.
- He not eats ice-cream.
- He does not eat ice-cream. (correct)
- He didn't eat ice-cream.
Which of the following sentences is structured as a question in the Present Simple tense?
Which of the following sentences is structured as a question in the Present Simple tense?
- Do they play chess? (correct)
- They play chess now.
- They do play chess.
- They played chess yesterday.
Identify the sentence that illustrates a general truth using the Present Simple tense.
Identify the sentence that illustrates a general truth using the Present Simple tense.
Choose the correct present simple form to complete the sentence: 'They _______ (work) every Saturday.'
Choose the correct present simple form to complete the sentence: 'They _______ (work) every Saturday.'
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Present Simple Tense
Present Simple Tense
Used to describe habits, facts, repeated actions, unchanging situations, emotions, and wishes.
Present Simple - Habits
Present Simple - Habits
Describes actions that happen regularly.
Present Simple - Facts/General Truths
Present Simple - Facts/General Truths
Describes things that are always true.
Present Simple - Permanent Situations
Present Simple - Permanent Situations
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Present Simple - Schedules
Present Simple - Schedules
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Present Simple - Affirmative
Present Simple - Affirmative
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Present Simple - Negative
Present Simple - Negative
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Present Simple - Question
Present Simple - Question
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3rd person singular ending
3rd person singular ending
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Present Simple - Exercise 1
Present Simple - Exercise 1
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Present Simple - Exercise 2
Present Simple - Exercise 2
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Present Simple - Exercise 3
Present Simple - Exercise 3
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Present Simple - Exercise 4
Present Simple - Exercise 4
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Present Simple - Exercise 5
Present Simple - Exercise 5
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Study Notes
Present Simple Tense
- Used to describe habits, general truths, repeated actions, unchanging situations, emotions, and wishes
- One of the most common tenses in English
When to Use the Present Simple
- Habits and routines: "I drink coffee every morning."
- Facts and general truths: "The sun rises in the east."
- Permanent situations: "She lives in New York."
- Schedules: "The train leaves at 8 PM."
Structure of the Present Simple
- Affirmative: Subject + Base Verb (+s/es for third person singular)
- Example: "He reads books."
- Negative: Subject + do/does not + Base Verb
- Example: "I do not like spicy food."
- Questions: Do/Does + Subject + Base Verb?
- Example: "Does she play the piano?"
Examples
- Affirmative: "They work in an office."
- Negative: "He does not eat meat."
- Question: "Do you speak Spanish?"
Exercises (from the provided text)
- She (go) to school every day.
- We (not/eat) dinner at 6 PM.
- (he/play) football on weekends?
- The train (leave) at 9 PM every night.
- They (not/work) on Sundays.
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