Present Simple - Introduction

Present Simple - Introduction

Assessment

Flashcard

English

University

Practice Problem

Hard

CCSS
L.3.1E, L.1.1J, L.3.1A

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the Present Simple tense?

Back

The Present Simple tense is used to describe habitual actions, general truths, and facts. It is formed using the base form of the verb for all subjects except for the third person singular, which adds 's' or 'es'.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you form a negative sentence in Present Simple?

Back

To form a negative sentence in Present Simple, use 'do not' (or 'don't') for I, you, we, they, and 'does not' (or 'doesn't') for he, she, it, followed by the base form of the verb.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the third person singular form of the verb 'to wash'?

Back

The third person singular form of 'to wash' is 'washes'.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Complete the sentence: Every morning my mother _____ at 6 o'clock.

Back

gets up.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which sentence is correct? 'He has reading a book.' or 'He reads a book.'?

Back

'He reads a book.' is correct.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the structure of a positive sentence in Present Simple?

Back

The structure is: Subject + base form of the verb (add 's' or 'es' for third person singular).

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Give an example of a general truth in Present Simple.

Back

Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

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