Formative Test

What is the correct form of the Main Verb used in Present Simple?

• Gerund (+ing)

• Past Simple

• Past Participle

• Infinitive without "to"

Answer explanation

The infinitive form of a verb is the base form of the verb preceded by a "to"
e.g. play - to play

Nonetheless, we generally exclude the "to" from the infinitive form in most common sentences.

Which auxiliary verb is used for Questions in Present Simple?

• To be

• Do/Does

• Did

• Will

What is the right structure for a Affirmative sentence in the Present Simple Tense?

• S - have - not - V - C

• S - To Be -

• S - V(inf) - C

• Do - S - V(ing) - C - ?

Where do we put the "Not" in a NEGATIVE sentence in Present Simple?

• after the main Verb

• before the Subject

• after de auxiliary verb

• after the subject

Which of these is a Negative Sentence in Present Simple?

• No, I like it better in green.

• I will not allow cellphones in class.

• I did not cheat in the test.

• I do not like chocolate

Answer explanation

To create a negative sentence in Present Simple we need to have an auxiliary verb and a Not.

Option 1 did not have an auxiliary verb.

Option 2 was in the Future Simple Tense

Option 3 was in Past Simple Tense.

The only correct option was Option 4 which had both, an auxiliary verb and was in Present Simple Tense.

What do we put at the start of a question in Present Simple?

• The Subject

• Auxiliary Verb Do/Does

• WH question word

• Auxiliary Will

Answer explanation

Questions made in present Simple can either start with a WH question word or with the Auxiliary Verb Do/Does

-Where do you live?

-Do you live in New York?

How do we feel about our knowledge on Present Simple?

• I am confident in my knowledge

• I understand but could I do better if I study more

• I need to study more

• i do not understand at all

What is the use of Present Continuous?

• to talk about something that happened in the past

• To talk about something happening now/at the time of speaking

• to talk about actions that were happening in the past but didnt finish.

• to talk about something that yo do every day.

What is the auxiliary verb used in Present Continuous?

• Do/Does

• To Be

• Will

• Did

Which pronouns go with the form of the verb To Be "Are"

• I - He

• She - He

• It

• You - We - They