Exploring simple present tense

Which of the following is a simple present tense sentence?

• The astronaut floated in space.

• The astronaut floats in space.

• The astronaut will float in space.

• The astronaut is floating in space.

Answer explanation

"The astronaut floats in space" uses the base verb + s ("floats") correctly with a singular subject (“the astronaut”), which is the correct simple present form.

Why do we add -s to the verb “orbit” in the sentence “The Earth orbits the Sun”?

• Because Earth is a planet

• Because it's in the future

• Because "orbit" needs it

• Because the subject is singular

Answer explanation

When the subject is he, she, it or a singular noun like “The Earth,” we add -s to the verb: orbit ➝ orbits.

He (a)   (wear) a spacesuit in space.

Answer explanation

The subject “He” is singular, so we must use the -s form: wear ➝ wears.

Find the mistake:

"Astronauts goes to space to explore the planets."

• "Astronauts" should be "Astronaut"

• "goes" should be "go"

• "explore" should be "explores"

• No mistake

Answer explanation

“Astronauts” is plural, so we should use the base verb without -s ➝ go, not goes. OR, "Astronaut" is singular, so we should use the singular verb "goes"

Create your own story (3 sentences) about a day in space using only simple present tense.