Mastering the Present Simple Tense

What is the present simple tense used for?

• To indicate ongoing actions

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

• To describe past events

• To express emotions and feelings

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

• Add 'ed' for all subjects

• Use 'ing' form for he/she/it

• No change for he/she/it

• Base form for I/you/we/they; add 's' or 'es' for he/she/it.

Which of the following sentences is in the present simple?

• She walks to school every day.

• She is walking to school every day.

• She walked to school every day.

• She will walk to school every day.

What is the negative form of 'He plays football'?

• He plays no football.

• He does not play football.

• He played football not.

• He is not playing football.

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

• Use 'is' + subject + base verb.

• Ask with 'will' + subject + base verb.

• Use 'am' + subject + base verb.

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

Identify the correct present simple form: 'She (to go) to school every day.'

• goes

• going

• gone

• go

Which adverbs are commonly used with the present simple tense?

• occasionally

• always, usually, often, sometimes, never

• seldom

• rarely

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

• are

• am

• is

• be

How do you express habits using the present simple tense?

• Use the base form of the verb for most subjects and add 's' or 'es' for third person singular.

• Add 'ing' to the base form of the verb for third person singular.

• Use the past tense form of the verb for all subjects.

• Use auxiliary verbs like 'do' or 'does' for all subjects.

What is the present simple tense of 'to have' for 'I'?

• has

• having

• had

• have