L23 X GASAL 245

What does John do every morning?

• 1. He is jogging.

• 1. He jogs.

• 2. He jogged.

• 2. He will jog.

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'He jogs.' because it indicates a habitual action that John does every morning, aligning with the present tense used in the question.

Which sentence correctly uses the Simple Present Tense?

• She read books every day.

• She is reading books every day.

• She will read books every day.

• She reads books every day.

Answer explanation

The correct sentence is 'She reads books every day.' because it uses the Simple Present Tense to describe a habitual action. The other options use past, present continuous, or future tenses, which do not fit the requirement.

Why does Sarah always bring an umbrella?

• To be prepared for rain.

• To block the sun while walking.

• To use it as a walking stick.

• To keep it as a fashion accessory.

Answer explanation

Sarah always brings an umbrella to be prepared for rain. This choice directly addresses the need for protection against unexpected weather, making it the most practical reason compared to the other options.

Identify the correct form of the verb in the sentence: “The sun ____ in the east.”

• sets

• falls

• shines

• rises

Answer explanation

The correct verb is 'rises' because the sun is known to rise in the east each day. 'Sets' refers to the sun going down, while 'falls' and 'shines' do not accurately describe the sun's movement in this context.

Which of the following sentences is in the Simple Present Tense?

• She walked to school.

• She is walking to school.

• She walks to school.

• She will walk to school.

Answer explanation

The sentence 'She walks to school.' is in the Simple Present Tense, indicating a habitual action. The other options use different tenses: past, present continuous, and future.

How do you form a negative sentence in the Simple Present Tense?

• Replace the verb with 'isn't' or 'aren't'.

• Use 'do not' or 'does not' before the base verb.

• Use 'not' after the subject.

• Add 'never' before the verb.

Answer explanation

To form a negative sentence in the Simple Present Tense, use 'do not' or 'does not' before the base verb. This structure negates the action, making it clear that it does not occur.

Complete the sentence: “She ____ (not/like) to eat vegetables.”

• does not like

• does not enjoy

• doesn't prefer

• is not fond of

Answer explanation

The correct choice is "does not like" because it directly negates the verb "like" in the present simple tense, accurately completing the sentence. The other options, while similar, do not fit as precisely.

Which question is correctly formed in the Simple Present Tense?

• Did you play soccer?

• Are you playing soccer?

• Do you play soccer?

• You play soccer?

Answer explanation

The correct question in the Simple Present Tense is 'Do you play soccer?' It uses 'do' to form a question about a habitual action, while the other options either use past or continuous forms.

Transform the sentence into a question: “They visit their grandparents every weekend.”

• They visited their grandparents every weekend?

• Do they visits their grandparents every weekend?

• Are they visiting their grandparents every weekend?

• Do they visit their grandparents every weekend?

Answer explanation

The correct transformation is 'Do they visit their grandparents every weekend?' because it uses the correct auxiliary verb 'do' and maintains the present tense of 'visit' for a general statement.

Choose the correct sentence: “My brother ____ (go) to the gym every day.”

• goes

• gone

• go

• going

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'goes' because it is the third person singular form of the verb 'go', which is needed for the subject 'My brother'. The other options do not fit grammatically in this context.