SIMPLE PRESENT TENSE
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English
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6th - 8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Choose the correct form of the verb in "SIMPLE PRESENT TENSE":
The scientist __________ (discover) new elements for his research.
Answer explanation
"The scientist" is a singular subject, so we add "-s" to the base verb "discover." The simple present tense rule applies: He/She/It + verb (s/es).
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Choose the correct form of the verb in "SIMPLE PRESENT TENSE":
He __________ (not/agree) with your opinion.
not agree
Answer explanation
In negative sentences, we use "does not" + base verb for singular subjects. The verb remains in base form after "does not."
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Choose the correct form of the verb in "SIMPLE PRESENT TENSE":
______your brother _____(know) the answer?
Does ,knows
Do , know
Does , know
Answer explanation
For singular subjects, we use "Does" + subject + base verb.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Choose the correct form of the verb in "SIMPLE PRESENT TENSE":
Every morning, the baby __________ (cry) for milk.
cry
Answer explanation
When a verb ends in "-y" and is preceded by a consonant (cry → cries), we change "y" to "i" and add "es."
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Choose the correct form of the verb in "SIMPLE PRESENT TENSE":
She __________ (not/believe) in luck.
doesn't believe
does not believes
Answer explanation
"She" is singular, so we use "does not" + base verb (without -s).
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Choose the correct form of the verb in "SIMPLE PRESENT TENSE":
Where _____she_____ (live)?
does, live
do, lives
does, lives
Answer explanation
In wh-questions, "does" is used for singular subjects, followed by the base verb.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Choose the correct form of the verb in "SIMPLE PRESENT TENSE":
A flock of birds __________ (fly) over the lake.
Answer explanation
"A flock of birds" is a singular collective noun, so we use "flies" instead of "fly." Singular subjects take verbs ending in "-s" or "-es."
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