Understanding the Simple Present Tense

What is the simple present tense used for?

• To describe actions happening right now

• To express future plans

• The simple present tense is used for habitual actions, general truths, and facts.

• To indicate past events

How do you form the simple present tense for regular verbs?

• Add 'ed' for all subjects

• Only add 's' for first-person singular

• Base form for all subjects; add 's' or 'es' for third-person singular.

• Use 'ing' form for present tense

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

• goes

• going

• goed

• go

Which auxiliary verb is used in negative sentences in the simple present?

• does

• is

• do

• are

How do you make a question in the simple present tense?

• Use 'is' + subject + base verb.

• Add 'will' + subject + base verb.

• Use 'do' or 'does' + subject + base verb.

• Use 'am' + subject + base verb.

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

• is

• are

• was

• am

Give an example of a sentence in the simple present tense.

• She reads books every evening.

• I was eating lunch.

• They will go to the park.

• He is running fast.

What is the difference between 'he runs' and 'they run'?

• 'He runs' is informal; 'they run' is formal.

• 'He runs' is past tense; 'they run' is present tense.

• 'He runs' refers to a group; 'they run' refers to an individual.

• 'He runs' is singular; 'they run' is plural.

How do you use adverbs of frequency with the simple present?

• Adverbs of frequency can replace the main verb in a sentence.

• Use adverbs of frequency before the main verb or after the verb 'to be' in simple present sentences.

• Adverbs of frequency should always come at the end of the sentence.

• Use adverbs of frequency only with the past tense.

What are some common time expressions used with the simple present?

• twice a month

• every hour

• sometimes on weekends

• always, usually, often, sometimes, rarely, never, every day, on Mondays, once a week