Simple Present Usage and Food Groups

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Which of the following sentences is in the simple present tense?

  • He does not like coffee. (correct)
  • They visited the museum.
  • She walked to the store.
  • Did you see the movie?

The simple past tense is used to describe ongoing actions.

False (B)

What is the primary function of grains in the diet?

Source of carbohydrates

In the affirmative simple present, the structure is Subject + ________ + base form of the verb.

<p>base form of the verb (+ s/es for third person singular)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following food groups with their main characteristics:

<p>Fruits = Rich in vitamins and minerals Vegetables = High in nutrients Dairy = Important for calcium Fats and Oils = Necessary for energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of an interrogative sentence in the simple present tense?

<p>Do you play soccer? (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A simple present tense sentence can include a negative structure using 'does not'.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the simple past form of the verb 'go'?

<p>went</p> Signup and view all the answers

____ are essential for growth and repair.

<p>Proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which food group is primarily responsible for providing calcium?

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Simple Present Usage

  • Indicates habitual actions, general truths, and current states.
  • Structure for affirmative sentences: Subject + base form of the verb (+ s/es for third person singular).
  • Negative structure: Subject + do/does not + base form of the verb.
  • Interrogative structure: Do/Does + subject + base form of the verb.
  • Example of affirmative: "She eats breakfast every day," demonstrating a routine.
  • Example of negative: "He does not like coffee," indicating a preference.
  • Example of interrogative: "Do you play soccer?" which seeks confirmation about an activity.

Food Groups Classification

  • Fruits: Source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber; examples include apples and bananas.
  • Vegetables: High in nutrients and essential for health; examples include spinach and carrots.
  • Grains: Major source of carbohydrates, includes whole grains; examples are rice and bread.
  • Protein: Vital for growth and repair; includes sources like meat, beans, and nuts.
  • Dairy: Key for calcium and vitamin D; includes milk and yogurt as primary examples.
  • Fats and Oils: Important for energy but should be limited in intake; examples are olive oil and avocados.

Simple Past Tense

  • Describes actions completed at a specific time in the past.
  • Structure for affirmative sentences: Subject + past form of the verb.
  • Negative structure: Subject + did not + base form of the verb.
  • Interrogative structure: Did + subject + base form of the verb.
  • Regular verbs typically form the past by adding -ed (e.g., "walked").
  • Irregular verbs have unique past forms, e.g., "go" changes to "went".
  • Example of affirmative: "They visited the museum last week," indicating a completed action.
  • Example of negative: "She did not finish her homework," showing an unfinished task.
  • Example of interrogative: "Did you see the movie?" seeking information about a past event.

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