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Which verb is NOT commonly used in talking about daily routines?
Which verb is NOT commonly used in talking about daily routines?
How do you correctly formulate a question for 'she' in the simple present tense?
How do you correctly formulate a question for 'she' in the simple present tense?
What is the correct negative form for 'You like pizza' in simple present?
What is the correct negative form for 'You like pizza' in simple present?
Identify the adverb of frequency that suggests a 60% occurrence.
Identify the adverb of frequency that suggests a 60% occurrence.
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Which of the following phrases correctly tells the time?
Which of the following phrases correctly tells the time?
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Which sentence correctly uses an adverb of frequency?
Which sentence correctly uses an adverb of frequency?
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How would you correctly ask where someone lives using the simple present?
How would you correctly ask where someone lives using the simple present?
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Which of the following negative forms is incorrectly structured for 'He likes tennis'?
Which of the following negative forms is incorrectly structured for 'He likes tennis'?
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Study Notes
Simple Present Tense Study Notes
Daily Routine Vocabulary
- Common verbs:
- Wake up
- Brush
- Eat
- Go
- Work
- Study
- Exercise
- Sleep
- Phrases:
- I wake up at 7 AM.
- She goes to work at 9 AM.
- He studies in the evening.
Formulating Simple Present Questions
- Structure: Do/Does + subject + base form of the verb?
- For "I/You/We/They": Do + subject + verb?
- Example: Do you like coffee?
- For "He/She/It": Does + subject + verb?
- Example: Does she play tennis?
- For "I/You/We/They": Do + subject + verb?
- Wh- questions:
- What, Where, When, Why, How
- Structure: Wh- word + do/does + subject + base form?
- Example: Where do you live?
Negative Sentences in Simple Present
- Structure: Subject + do/does + not + base form of the verb.
- For "I/You/We/They": subject + do not (don't) + verb
- Example: I do not (don’t) eat meat.
- For "He/She/It": subject + does not (doesn't) + verb
- Example: She does not (doesn’t) like spicy food.
- For "I/You/We/They": subject + do not (don't) + verb
Telling Time in English
- Key phrases:
- It is [hour] o'clock.
- Example: It is 3 o'clock.
- It is [hour] and [minutes].
- Example: It is 3:15.
- It is [minutes] past [hour].
- Example: It is 15 minutes past 3.
- It is [minutes] to [next hour].
- Example: It is 10 minutes to 4.
- It is [hour] o'clock.
Using Adverbs of Frequency
- Common adverbs:
- Always (100%)
- Usually (80%)
- Often (60%)
- Sometimes (40%)
- Rarely (20%)
- Never (0%)
- Placement:
- Before the main verb:
- Example: I always wake up early.
- After the verb "to be":
- Example: She is usually happy.
- Before the main verb:
- Example sentences:
- He sometimes goes to the gym.
- They rarely watch TV.
Daily Routine Vocabulary
- Essential verbs used in daily activities include wake up, brush, eat, go, work, study, exercise, and sleep.
- Example sentences illustrate routine:
- "I wake up at 7 AM."
- "She goes to work at 9 AM."
- "He studies in the evening."
Formulating Simple Present Questions
- Question structure: Do/Does + subject + base form of the verb.
- For subjects "I/You/We/They", use:
- "Do + subject + verb."
- Example: "Do you like coffee?"
- For subjects "He/She/It", use:
- "Does + subject + verb."
- Example: "Does she play tennis?"
- Wh- questions (What, Where, When, Why, How) follow structure:
- Wh- word + do/does + subject + base form.
- Example: "Where do you live?"
Negative Sentences in Simple Present
- Negative sentence structure: Subject + do/does + not + base form of the verb.
- For "I/You/We/They", the form is:
- Subject + do not (don’t) + verb.
- Example: "I do not (don’t) eat meat."
- For "He/She/It", the form is:
- Subject + does not (doesn’t) + verb.
- Example: "She does not (doesn’t) like spicy food."
Telling Time in English
- Key phrases for indicating time include:
- "It is [hour] o'clock."
- Example: "It is 3 o'clock."
- "It is [hour] and [minutes]."
- Example: "It is 3:15."
- "It is [minutes] past [hour]."
- Example: "It is 15 minutes past 3."
- "It is [minutes] to [next hour]."
- Example: "It is 10 minutes to 4."
Using Adverbs of Frequency
- Common adverbs indicate frequency: always (100%), usually (80%), often (60%), sometimes (40%), rarely (20%), never (0%).
- Placement of adverbs:
- Before the main verb:
- Example: "I always wake up early."
- After the verb "to be":
- Example: "She is usually happy."
- Before the main verb:
- Example sentences showcase usage:
- "He sometimes goes to the gym."
- "They rarely watch TV."
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Description
This quiz covers essential vocabulary and structures for using the simple present tense. You'll learn how to form questions, construct negative sentences, and practice daily routine phrases. Perfect for beginners looking to master the basics of English grammar.