Pres simp/ Cont/ Past simple REVIEW

Front

Osbaldo _____ his phone every day.

Back

uses

Answer explanation

The correct form is 'uses' because 'Osbaldo' is a third-person singular subject. In the present simple tense, we add 's' or 'es' to the base form of the verb for he, she, or it.

Front

Parent teacher conferences ____(to be) on Thursday.

Back

are

Answer explanation

The correct present simple form of the verb 'to be' for the subject 'Parent teacher conferences' (plural) is 'are'. Therefore, the sentence should read: 'Parent teacher conferences are on Thursday.'

Front

I never _____ for groceries online.

Back

shop

Answer explanation

The correct form is 'shop' because the sentence uses the present simple tense. The phrase 'I never' indicates a habitual action, so the base form of the verb 'shop' is used.

Front

We ______ (not/eat) meat on Fridays.

Back

don't eat

Answer explanation

The correct choice is "don't eat" because it is the negative form of the present simple tense for the subject "we." In present simple, we use "do not" (or "don't") with the base form of the verb, which is "eat" in this case.

Front

The internet _______ (not/work) at the moment.

Back

isn't working

Answer explanation

The correct answer is "isn't working" because it uses the present continuous form of the verb "work" in the negative. This form indicates that the internet is currently not functioning.

Front

Miss Ibbs ______(bake) cookies for everyone today!

Back

is baking

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'is baking' because it is the PRESENT CONTINUOUS form of the verb 'bake'. This form indicates an action currently happening, which fits the context of Miss Ibbs baking cookies today.

Front

Fill in the blank with the PRESENT CONTINUOUS form of the verb: _____ you _____(go) to the party this weekend?

Back

are, going

Answer explanation

The correct present continuous form of the verb 'go' is 'are going'. The sentence asks if the subject (you) is currently in the process of going to the party this weekend, hence 'are going' is appropriate.

Front

Students ___________ (take) the PSAT this year.

Back

are taking

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'are taking' because it is the present continuous form of the verb 'take'. This form is used to describe actions happening right now, indicating that students are currently in the process of taking the PSAT this year.

Front

We ______ school yesterday.

Back

didn't have

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'didn't have' because it uses the past simple negative form of the verb 'have'. In this context, 'didn't' indicates that school was not attended yesterday.

Front

Gerardo _____(to be) at Fright Fest last weekend.

Back

was

Answer explanation

The correct past simple form of the verb 'to be' is 'was'. Therefore, the sentence should read: 'Gerardo was at Fright Fest last weekend.' This indicates that Gerardo attended the event in the past.