Simple Present Tense Exercises
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Which sentence correctly uses the simple present tense to describe a scheduled event?

  • The train arrives at 10 a.m. every day. (correct)
  • The train arrived at 10 a.m. yesterday.
  • The train will be arriving at 10 a.m. tomorrow.
  • The train is going to arrive at 10 a.m.

Which of the following sentences correctly uses the simple present tense for the third-person singular (he, she, it)?

  • She gone to the library every day.
  • She go to the library every day.
  • She going to the library every day.
  • She goes to the library every day. (correct)

Select the sentence that correctly uses the simple present tense in the negative form with 'they'.

  • They doesn't live here.
  • They doesn't lives here.
  • They don't live here. (correct)
  • They don't lives here.

Choose the question that is correctly formed using 'does' in the simple present tense.

<p>Does she like coffee? (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following 'Wh-' questions is correctly structured in the simple present tense?

<p>Where does he live? (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Identify the sentence that accurately uses the advice/suggestion pattern with 'why don't'.

<p>Why don't you try the new restaurant? (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Select the sentence that correctly applies the rule for verbs ending in a consonant + 'y' when used with 'he, she, it'.

<p>He studies hard for his exams. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Choose the sentence that accurately uses the simple present tense to express a fact.

<p>I go to the store every Saturday. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which sentence correctly uses the simple present tense with 'we' in the negative form?

<p>We don't want to go. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the simple present tense, what is the correct form of the verb 'teach' when used with 'he'?

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Which of these sentences uses the simple present tense to describe a routine activity?

<p>She visits her grandmother every Sunday. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How would you correctly complete the following question: '______ they enjoy playing soccer?'

<p>Do (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which negative sentence is grammatically accurate when using 'he' in the simple present tense?

<p>He doesn't like spicy food. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Choose the correct sentence employing the 'Why don't...' structure for making a suggestion.

<p>Why don't you call your mother? (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Identify which rule applies when changing verbs like 'mix' to the third person singular form.

<p>Add -es (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which sentence utilizes the simple present to describe a general truth or fact?

<p>Water boils at 90 degrees Celsius. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which sentence shows a correct formation of a question using 'do' in the simple present tense?

<p>Do they like pizza? (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best uses the simple present form of a verb to describe something that regularly doesn't happen?

<p>He isn't late. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Choose the best way to complete the sentence: 'Why _______ we go for a walk?'

<p>don't (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In simple present tense which sentence is properly written?

<p>She does her homework every evening. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Select the sentence that is grammatically correct.

<p>He doesn't like apples. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How would the sentence 'I study English' be formed as a question?

<p>Do I study English? (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Select the correct form of the verb 'fly' for the subject 'he'.

<p>flies (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Complete the following sentence: 'Why _______ she ask for help?'

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In what situation should the simple present tense not be used?

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Flashcards

Simple Present Tense (Facts)

Used to express facts that are always true.

Simple Present Tense (Regular Actions)

Used to express regular actions or scheduled events.

Positive Statement (I, You, We, They)

For I, you, we, they: subject + base form of the verb. Example: I speak English.

Positive Statement (He, She, It)

For he, she, it: subject + base form of the verb + 's'. Example: He works in New York City.

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Adding 'es' or 'ies'

Verbs ending in ss, o, sh, ch, tch, x, or z add 'es'. consonant + 'y' changes to 'ies'.

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Negative Statement (I, You, We, They)

For I, you, we, they: subject + 'don't' + base form of the verb. Example: They don't live in France.

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Negative Statement (He, She, It)

For he, she, it: subject + 'doesn't' + base form of the verb. Example: He doesn't call me every day.

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Yes/No Question Formation

'Do' + subject (I, you, we, they) + verb? 'Does' + subject (he, she, it) + verb?

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WH- Question Formation

WH question + 'do' + subject (I, you, we, they) + verb? WH question + 'does' + subject (he, she, it) + verb?

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Advice/Suggestion Pattern

'Why don't/doesn't' + subject + verb?

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Test your knowledge of the simple present tense. This quiz covers scheduled events, third-person singular, negative forms, questions, 'Wh-' questions, advice patterns, verb rules, and expressing facts.

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