01-Present Simple-English Grammar Guide

What is the present simple used for?

• To talk about the past

• To make simple statements of fact

• To talk about the future

• To describe imaginary situations

Answer explanation

The present simple is used to talk about

- permanent situations,

• - regular occurrences,

• - things that are always true,

• - repeated actions,

• - ongoing states.

What form of the verb is used to make the present simple?

• Past participle

• Base form

• Infinitive with 'to'

• Gerund form

Answer explanation

To make the present simple of most verbs, use the base form

When is '-s' added to the base form of a verb?

• With 'I', 'you', 'we'

• With 'he', 'she', 'it' or person’s name

• With 'we', 'they'

• With 'you', 'they'

Answer explanation

When the present simple is used with

“he,” “she,” “it,” or one person’s name,

it always ends in “-s” or “-es.”

Which verbs require 'es' to be added for 'he', 'she', and 'it'?

• Verbs ending with '-er'

• Verbs ending with '-ed'

• Verbs ending with '-ing'

• Verbs ending with '-sh', '-ch', '-o', '-ss', '-x', '-z'

Answer explanation

With some verbs, “-es” is added for “he,” “she,” and “it.”

These include verbs ending with “-sh,” “-ch,” “-o,” “-ss,” “-x,” and “-z.”

When is the auxiliary verb 'do' used in the present simple?

• To form questions and negatives

• To form positive statements

• To emphasize the action

• To indicate past tense

Answer explanation

“Do” is only used as an auxiliary verb when forming negatives or questions.

What are the irregular present simple form of the verb 'be'?

• Am

• Be

• Is

• Are

Answer explanation

“Be” is an important verb with an irregular present simple form.

Which form of 'have' is used for the third person singular?

• has

• had

• have

• haves

Answer explanation

“Have” is an irregular verb. The third person singular form is “has” not “haves.”

Teacher Alex ____ (teach) young children in Sichon how to speak and read in English.

Answer explanation

Which adverbs are often used with the present simple?

• Adverbs of frequency

• Adverbs of place

• Adverbs of manner

• Adverbs of time

Answer explanation

Adverbs of frequency are often used with the present simple.

Jane ___ (brush) her hair in the morning.

Answer explanation