Questions and Answers
What structure is used to form an affirmative sentence in the simple present for third person singular?
Which of the following sentences uses the simple present tense correctly to express a habitual action?
Which of the following is not a correct way to form a negative sentence in the simple present?
What is the correct negative form of the simple present for the sentence: 'He likes tennis'?
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Which of the following sentences correctly uses a stative verb in the simple present?
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Which verb requires the addition of 'es' in the third person singular form in the simple present?
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Which sentence correctly expresses a scheduled event in the simple present?
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Study Notes
Simple Present
Usage Rules
- Describes habitual actions or routines:
- Example: "She goes to the gym every day."
- Indicates general truths or facts:
- Example: "Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius."
- Expresses scheduled events in the near future:
- Example: "The train departs at 6 PM."
- Used with stative verbs that describe states of mind, feelings, or possession:
- Example: "He loves chocolate."
Affirmative Sentences
- Structure: Subject + base form of the verb (+ s/es for third person singular)
- Example: "I play soccer." (for all subjects)
- Example: "He plays soccer." (for third person singular)
- Common verbs requiring 's' or 'es':
- Add 's' for most verbs (e.g., "plays," "reads")
- Add 'es' for verbs ending in -sh, -ch, -x, -o (e.g., "watches," "goes")
Negative Sentences
- Structure: Subject + do/does + not + base form of the verb
- Example: "I do not (don't) like coffee."
- Example: "She does not (doesn’t) watch TV."
- Contractions are commonly used in informal contexts:
- "do not" becomes "don't"
- "does not" becomes "doesn't"
- Note: 'Does' is used for third person singular, while 'do' is used for all other subjects.
Simple Present
Usage Rules
- Describes actions done regularly or routines, such as "She goes to the gym every day."
- Indicates universal truths or scientific facts, e.g., "Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius."
- Used for timetables or scheduled events, e.g., "The train departs at 6 PM."
- Applicable with stative verbs expressing mental states, emotions, or ownership, e.g., "He loves chocolate."
Affirmative Sentences
- Sentence structure: Subject + base verb (+ s/es for third person singular).
- Example for all subjects: "I play soccer."
- Example for third person singular: "He plays soccer."
- Common rules for verb endings:
- Generally, add 's' for most verbs (e.g., "plays," "reads").
- Add 'es' for verbs ending in -sh, -ch, -x, or -o (e.g., "watches," "goes").
Negative Sentences
- Sentence structure: Subject + do/does + not + base verb.
- Example for first person: "I do not (don't) like coffee."
- Example for third person: "She does not (doesn’t) watch TV."
- Use of contractions is common in informal language:
- "do not" is shortened to "don't."
- "does not" is shortened to "doesn't."
- 'Does' is paired with third person singular subjects, while 'do' is used with all others.
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This quiz covers the rules and structures of the simple present tense, focusing on its usage in everyday language. Explore how to formulate affirmative and negative sentences, as well as understand when to use 's' and 'es' for third person singular. Perfect for learners aiming to strengthen their grammar skills.
