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What is the primary use of the Simple Present tense?
What is the primary use of the Simple Present tense?
- To make promises or threats
- To describe future plans and predictions
- To talk about past events and experiences
- To express universal truths and facts (correct)
Which of the following sentences is an example of the Future Simple tense?
Which of the following sentences is an example of the Future Simple tense?
- She lives in Paris.
- I wake up at 7:00 am every day.
- I will attend the meeting tomorrow. (correct)
- Water boils at 100°C.
How is the third person singular (he, she, it) formed in the Simple Present tense?
How is the third person singular (he, she, it) formed in the Simple Present tense?
- By using the past tense of the verb
- By adding -s or -es to the base form of the verb (correct)
- By using the base form of the verb without any changes
- By adding -ed to the base form of the verb
What is the formation of the Future Simple tense?
What is the formation of the Future Simple tense?
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What is the primary difference between the Simple Present and Future Simple tenses?
What is the primary difference between the Simple Present and Future Simple tenses?
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Study Notes
Verb Tenses
Simple Present
- Used to describe habits, routines, and general truths
- Used to talk about fixed schedules and timetables
- Used to express universal truths and facts
- Formation: base form of the verb for most verbs
- Formation: -s or -es added to the base form for third person singular (he, she, it)
- Examples:
- I wake up at 7:00 am every day
- She lives in Paris
- Water boils at 100°C
Future Simple
- Used to talk about future plans and predictions
- Used to express intentions and decisions made at the moment of speaking
- Used to make promises or threats
- Formation: Will + base form of the verb
- Examples:
- I will attend the meeting tomorrow
- They will finish their project by the end of the month
- She will graduate next year
Important Note
- Both tenses can be used in different contexts
- Understanding the nuances of each tense is essential to use them correctly in sentences
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Learn about the simple present and future simple verb tenses in English, including their uses, formations, and examples.
