Present Simple

Which of the following options correctly completes the sentence: Alaa __________ (play) tennis every Sunday?

• plays

• playing

• played

• playes

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'plays' because it is the third person singular form of the verb 'play' which agrees with the subject 'Alaa'.

Roaa ________ (enjoy) playing basketball with her friends.

Which option correctly completes the sentence: Roaa ______ for her exams all night.

• study

• studying

• studied

• studies

Answer explanation

The correct option is 'studies' as it matches the present tense form needed in the sentence 'Roaa studies for her exams all night.'

Roaa, Raniya, and Ajfan __________ (bake) cookies on Saturday afternoons.

• bake

• baked

• baking

• bakes

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'bake' because the sentence is in the present tense and requires the base form of the verb. Therefore, it should be 'Roaa, Raniya, and Ajfan bake cookies on Saturday afternoons.'

What time does Raniya usually ..... for dinner?

• eats

• eat

• ate

• eating

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'eat' because it is the present simple form of the verb that matches the question 'What time does Raniya usually eat for dinner?'

Before going to bed, Alaa always __________ (brush) her teeth.

• brushes

• brushing

• brush

• brushed

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'brushes' because the sentence is in the present simple tense, and 'brushes' is the correct form for the third person singular subject 'Alaa'.

Which option correctly completes the sentence: Amani _____ beautifully?

After school, who among Najat, Amjad, and Raniya __________ (play) soccer?

• is playing

• played

• playing

• are playing

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'are playing' because the sentence is in the present tense, indicating an ongoing action. Therefore, the correct form is 'are playing' to show that Najat, Amjad, and Raniya are currently playing soccer after school.

Which of the following options correctly completes the sentence?

The students __________ (study) for their exams.

• study

• studied

• studying

• studies

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'study' because the sentence is in the present tense, indicating an ongoing action. Therefore, the verb should be in the base form without any tense markers.

Najat _______ a book every night.