Questions and Answers
Which of the following forms is correct for the subject 'He' in the simple present tense?
How should you correctly conjugate the verb 'go' for 'She' in the simple present?
Which of the following subjects correctly uses the base form of the verb in the simple present tense?
Identify the correct simple present usage for the subject 'I'.
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Which verb form is incorrectly stated for 'It' in the simple present tense?
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Study Notes
The Simple Present
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Verb Form:
- For subjects I, They, We, You, and plural nouns: base form of the verb (e.g., work, go, carry).
- For He, She, It, and singular nouns: base form + s, es, or ies (e.g., works, goes, carries).
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Uses:
- Describes habitual actions, general truths, or fixed arrangements.
The Simple Past
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Verb Form:
- Uses the second form of the verb, indicating actions completed in the past.
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Uses:
- Useful for discussing past events or routines.
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Key Words:
- Words indicating the past include "yesterday," "last + time," "(time) ago," "in + specific year in the past," and "in the past."
The Present Continuous
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Verb Form:
- Constructed using is, are, or am followed by the -ing form of the verb (e.g., is working, are going).
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Uses:
- Often indicates ongoing actions happening at the moment of speaking or temporary actions.
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Key Words:
- Typically associated with actions occurring right now or around the current time.
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Test your understanding of the simple present tense! This quiz covers the verb forms used with different subjects and their applications. Perfect for learners looking to strengthen their grammar skills.
