Grammar: Simple Tenses

When do we use simple present tense?

• When we talk about an action has happened.

• When we talk about facts and habit.

• When we talk about an action may happen in the future.

When do we use simple past tense?

• When we talk about an action has happened.

• When we talk about facts and habit.

• When we talk about an action may happen in the future.

When do we use simple future tense?

• When we talk about an action has happened.

• When we talk about facts and habit.

• When we talk about an action may happen in the future.

Which sentence is in simple past tense?

• Bertha sleeps seven hours every night during the week.

• Bertha only slept for 4 hours last night.

• Bertha will sleep in her own room after the renovation is complete.

Which sentence is in simple present tense?

• Bertha sleeps seven hours every night during the week.

• Bertha only slept for 4 hours last night.

• Bertha will sleep in her own room after the renovation is complete.

Which sentence is in simple future tense?

• Bertha sleeps seven hours every night during the week.

• Bertha only slept for 4 hours last night.

• Bertha will sleep in her own room after the renovation is complete.

John: When do you usually play football?

Rick : I usually ___ football on weekend.

• play

• plays

• played

John: __ they watch a new movie every day?

Rick : No, they don't. Sometimes they just read stories.

• Does

• Did

• Do

Cathy ______ go to the dentist yesterday because she was afraid, now she cannot eat anything!

• Does

• Did

• Do

Jean: ___ you come to Sasha's party?

Tim : Oh, I want to come to her birthday party, but I have basketball practice.

• Will

• Did

• Are