Understanding Simple Present Tense

In this video tutorial, John introduces the simple present tense, explaining its use for actions done regularly. He reviews action words, known as verbs, and demonstrates how to form the simple present tense using examples. The key elements include using the base form of verbs with 'I', 'you', 'we', 'they', and adding 's' for 'he', 'she', 'it'. A quiz is provided to reinforce learning, and viewers are encouraged to contact John for additional exercises. The lesson concludes with a recap of the key points.

What is the main focus of John's lesson?

• Understanding simple present tense

• Exploring future tense

• Learning about past tense

• Discussing complex sentences

Which of the following is an example of a regular action?

• I will travel next year

• I brush my teeth every day

• I am eating now

• I have eaten

What do we call words like 'read', 'eat', and 'talk'?

• Adverbs

• Verbs

• Adjectives

• Nouns

How do we form the simple present tense for 'he', 'she', and 'it'?

• Add 'ing' to the verb

• Use the past form of the verb

• Use the base form of the verb

• Add 's' to the base form of the verb

What is the key element in forming the simple present tense?

• Pronouns

• Verbs

• Nouns

• Adjectives

Which pronouns use the base form of the verb in simple present tense?

• We, he, she

• He, she, it

• I, you, we, they

• They, it, she

What should you add to the base form of the verb for 'he', 'she', 'it'?

• Nothing

• ing

• s

• ed

Which sentence is correct in simple present tense?

• She read the book

• She reads the book

• She reading the book

• She will read the book

What is the correct form for 'I' in simple present tense?

• I sings a song

• I sung a song

• I sing a song

• I singing a song

Choose the correct sentence for 'he' in simple present tense.

• He eat an apple

• He eats an apple

• He eating an apple

• He ate an apple