Questions and Answers
Which of the following sentences is an affirmative sentence in the simple present?
What is the correct form of the verb for the third person singular in the sentence: 'He _____ to school every day'?
Which of the following is NOT a signal word indicating frequency?
Which of the following sentences is correct in the negative form of the simple present?
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What is the correct interrogative form for the following statement: 'They play chess'?
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Which of the following subjects requires the verb to end with -es?
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Study Notes
Simple Present
Affirmative Sentences
- Structure: Subject + base form of the verb (+ s/es for third person singular)
- Examples:
- I play soccer.
- He plays soccer.
- They eat breakfast.
Subject-Verb Agreement
- For third person singular (he, she, it), add -s or -es to the base form of the verb.
- Examples:
- He runs (run + s).
- She watches (watch + es).
- For all other subjects (I, you, we, they), use the base form of the verb.
- Example:
- You read books.
Signal Words
- Commonly used signal words include:
- Always
- Usually
- Often
- Sometimes
- Rarely
- Never
- These words indicate the frequency of an action.
Negative Sentences
- Structure: Subject + do/does not + base form of the verb
- Examples:
- I do not (don’t) like coffee.
- She does not (doesn’t) play tennis.
- They do not (don’t) watch movies.
Interrogative Form
- Structure: Do/Does + subject + base form of the verb?
- Examples:
- Do you speak English?
- Does he work here?
- Do they understand the lesson?
Simple Present
Affirmative Sentences
- Constructed using the formula: Subject + base form of the verb (+ s/es for third person singular).
- Examples demonstrate different subjects:
- I play soccer.
- He plays soccer.
- They eat breakfast.
Subject-Verb Agreement
- Important rule for third person singular (he, she, it) requires adding -s or -es to the base form:
- He runs (run + s).
- She watches (watch + es).
- For other subjects (I, you, we, they), the base form is used without modifications:
- You read books.
Signal Words
- Signal words indicate how often an action occurs, enhancing the understanding of frequency:
- Always
- Usually
- Often
- Sometimes
- Rarely
- Never
Negative Sentences
- Formed by using the structure: Subject + do/does not + base form of the verb.
- Examples illustrate negation:
- I do not (don’t) like coffee.
- She does not (doesn’t) play tennis.
- They do not (don’t) watch movies.
Interrogative Form
- Questions are structured as: Do/Does + subject + base form of the verb?
- Examples highlight the questioning format:
- Do you speak English?
- Does he work here?
- Do they understand the lesson?
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Description
Test your understanding of the simple present tense with this quiz. You will cover affirmative sentences, subject-verb agreement, negative sentences, and interrogative forms. Ideal for learners looking to reinforce their grammar skills.
