Mastering the Present Simple Tense

What is the present simple form of 'to be' for 'he'?

• was

• is

• are

• be

How do you form the negative in the present simple?

• Subject + not + base verb

• Subject + do/does not + base verb

• Subject + do not + past participle

• Subject + does not + past verb

Which adverbs are commonly used with the present simple?

• always, usually, often, sometimes, never

• seldom

• occasionally

• rarely

What is the present simple form of 'to have' for 'they'?

• has

• having

• have

• had

How do you ask a question in the present simple?

• Use 'am' + subject + base form of the verb.

• Ask with 'will' + subject + base form of the verb.

• Use 'do' or 'does' + subject + base form of the verb.

• Use 'is' + subject + verb + -ing form.

What is the third person singular form of 'to go'?

• goes

• gone

• go

• going

When do we use the present simple tense?

• For actions that happened in the past

• For predictions about the future

• For ongoing actions happening right now

• We use the present simple tense for habitual actions, general truths, scheduled events, and feelings.

How do you form the present simple for regular verbs?

• Add 'ed' for all subjects.

• Use the base form for third person singular only.

• Use the base form for all subjects except third person singular, where you add 's' or 'es'.

• Use the past form for all subjects.

What is the present simple form of 'to do' for 'I'?

• does

• doing

• do

• done

Can you give an example of a sentence in the present simple?

• She reads books every day.

• He is reading a book now.

• They will read books tomorrow.

• I read books yesterday.