9 Questions
What is the main use of the simple present tense?
To talk about habitual actions or occurrences
What is the main use of simple present tense?
To talk about habitual actions or occurrences
What did volunteers provide for the homeless people in the car park?
Air mattresses, food, clothes, and drinks
Which form does the third-person singular of regular verbs end in?
"s" or "es"
What is the third-person singular form of regular verbs in simple present tense?
Ends in "s" or "es"
What inspired Kate to start the charity Heaven on Earth?
Her experience with her uncle who was homeless
Which form is used for negative statements in simple present tense with regular verbs?
"Do not" or "does not"
How did Kate's family help her uncle when he was homeless?
By giving him a shave, haircut, and clean clothes
How is the negative form of regular verbs in simple present tense constructed?
Using "do not" or "does not"
Study Notes
- Simple present tense has two main uses: for actions happening right now or happening regularly.
- Third-person singular form of regular verbs ends in "s" or "es."
- Some irregular verbs have different forms in the third-person singular.
- The present continuous tense is used to describe temporary actions in progress.
- The negative form of regular verbs in simple present tense uses "do not" or "does not."
- The negative form of the verb "to be" uses "not" after the verb.
- Questions in simple present tense use "do" or "does" before the subject.
- Simple present tense is used to talk about habitual actions or occurrences.
- The verb "to be" is irregular in simple present tense.
- Examples of common verbs in simple present tense include "write," "go," and "think."
How well do you know the simple present tense? Test your knowledge with this quiz that covers the basics of this fundamental English verb tense. From regular and irregular verb forms to negative and question structures, this quiz will challenge you to recall key concepts and apply them in practice. Whether you're an English language learner or just looking to brush up on your grammar skills, this quiz is a great way to improve your understanding of the simple present tense. Get ready to write, go, and think your way to
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