13 Questions
Which verb tense is used to talk about habitual actions or occurrences?
Simple present
What form do most regular verbs take in the simple present tense?
Root form
When is the present continuous tense used?
To describe a temporary action currently in progress
How is the simple present tense formed in the third-person singular?
By adding s or es to the end of the verb
Which of the following is an example of the simple present tense?
She reads every day.
What are the signal words for simple present?
Now, At the moment
Which sentence uses the simple present tense correctly?
I write a new story every week.
What is the correct form of the verb 'to be' in simple present for 'he'?
is
Which of the following is a key word indicating the use of present simple tense?
Often
In the present simple tense, what is the correct form for the third person singular of regular verbs?
Adding 'es' to the verb
When is the present simple tense used?
To express habits and repeated actions
Which of the following is a correct negative form in the present simple tense?
She doesn't likes ice cream
What is the correct form of the verb 'to be' in the present simple tense for 'we'?
are
Study Notes
Verb Tenses
- The simple present tense is used to talk about habitual actions or occurrences.
- Most regular verbs take the base form in the simple present tense.
Present Continuous Tense
- The present continuous tense is used to describe an action that is happening at the moment of speaking.
Simple Present Tense Formation
- The simple present tense is formed by adding -s to the base form of regular verbs for the third-person singular (e.g., he/she/it + verb + -s).
- The verb 'to be' in the simple present tense is 'is' for the third-person singular (he/she/it).
Examples of Simple Present Tense
- "I get up at 7:00 am every day" is an example of the simple present tense.
- Signal words for simple present include always, usually, often, sometimes, rarely, and never.
- The sentence "She lives in Paris" uses the simple present tense correctly.
Verb 'to be' in Simple Present
- The correct form of the verb 'to be' in simple present for 'he' is 'is'.
- The correct form of the verb 'to be' in simple present for 'we' is 'are'.
Key Words and Negative Forms
- Key words indicating the use of present simple tense include always, usually, often, and sometimes.
- The correct form for the third person singular of regular verbs in the simple present tense is verb + -s.
- The present simple tense is used to describe habitual actions, general truths, and fixed schedules.
- A correct negative form in the present simple tense is "I do not" (e.g., "I do not live in Paris").
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