Present Simple Tense

We use the Present Simple Tense for ...

• Every day activities

• Temporary activities

• Future plans

• Appointments

In negative and interrogative sentences the main verb ...

• ends in the present form.

• is in the infinitive form.

• ends in the imperative form.

• ends in -s or -es.

Which sentence talks about a repeated or habitual action?

• I live in Montreal.

• We sometimes pay in cash.

• Clare drives to school in the morning.

• The show starts at 8.00 p.m.

The rule says that we add -es to verbs ending ...

• -s, -sh, -ch, -x and -z.

• -s, -ch, -x and -z.

• -o, -y, -s, -sh, -ch, -x and -z.

• None of the options in the previous groups is correct.

We only use the auxiliary verbs "do" and "does" in questions.

• True

• False

3rd person rule is for ...

• All subjects

• He, she and it

• am, is, are

• do and does

Which one is not a use of the present simple?

• Scheduled activities

• Habits and routines.

• Life experiences

• Talking about likes and interests.

In what type of sentences do we use the auxiliary verbs?

• All sentences

• Negative sentences

• Interrogative sentences

• Negative and interrogative sentences

What is the auxiliary verb of the present simple tense for the third person singular?

• Does

• Has

• Is

My brother always ... his favourite TV programme at night.

• watching

• watch

• watches