5 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a correct example of a simple present tense sentence?
The sun rises in the west.
Which of the following is the correct negative form of the sentence 'My cat likes to sleep on my bed.'?
My cat does not like to sleep on my bed.
Which sentence is in the correct interrogative form in the simple present tense?
Does my cat like to sleep on my bed?
Which of the following sentences does NOT follow the simple present tense sentence structure?
My dog barks at strangers because it is scared.
Which of the following is NOT a correct use of the simple present tense?
Describing a future action.
Study Notes
Simple Present Tense
Examples
The simple present tense is used to describe habits, routines, and facts. For example:
- I eat cereal for breakfast every day.
- My cat always sleeps on my bed.
- The Sun rises in the east.
Sentence Structure
Simple present tense sentences follow this pattern:
- Subject + verb (base form) + object (optional)
Examples:
- My dog barks at strangers.
- My cat likes to sleep on my bed.
Negative Form
To make a negative sentence in the simple present tense, you add "not" after the verb. The verb remains in its base form.
Examples:
- My dog does not bark at strangers.
- My cat does not like to sleep on my bed.
Interrogative Form
To make a question in the simple present tense, you invert the subject and auxiliary verb.
Examples:
- Does my dog bark at strangers?
- Does my cat like to sleep on my bed?
Test your knowledge on the simple present tense, which is used to describe habits, routines, and facts. Learn about sentence structure, negative form, and interrogative form in this quiz.
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