Mastering the Present Simple Tense in English

In this video, Esther teaches the present simple tense, covering its usage for facts, habits, non-continuous verbs, and near future events. She explains how to form negative statements and questions using 'do' and 'does'. The lesson includes examples and emphasizes understanding the tense's application in various contexts.

Which of the following sentences is an example of a fact?

• The sky is green.

• Dogs are better than cats.

• It might rain tomorrow.

• Pigs don't fly.

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

What verb form is used in the sentence 'The Sun is bright'?

• are

• is

• does

• do

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Which adverb indicates a habit in the sentence 'I always eat lunch at noon'?

• eat

• always

• noon

• lunch

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CCSS.L.2.1B

CCSS.L.3.1B

CCSS.L.K.1C

In the sentence 'Seth starts work at 9:00 a.m. daily', why is there an 's' at the end of 'start'?

• Because 'Seth' is a singular noun.

• Because 'Seth' is a plural noun.

• Because 'Seth' is an adverb.

• Because 'Seth' is a verb.

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Which of the following is a non-continuous verb?

• swim

• love

• jump

• run

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Why do we use the present simple tense in the sentence 'It smells good'?

• Because 'smell' is a stative verb.

• Because 'smell' is a continuous verb.

• Because 'smell' is a past verb.

• Because 'smell' is a future verb.

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Which sentence correctly uses the present simple tense to talk about a near future event?

• I am having class at 6 p.m.

• I had class at 6 p.m.

• I will have class at 6 p.m.

• I have class at 6 p.m.

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.4.1C

How do you make the sentence 'Mike eats bread' negative?

• Mike don't eat bread.

• Mike not eat bread.

• Mike no eat bread.

• Mike doesn't eat bread.

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Which auxiliary verb is used to form a question for 'They live here'?

• is

• are

• do

• does

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

What is the correct question form of 'He plays soccer'?

• He does play soccer?

• Does he play soccer?

• Do he play soccer?

• Does he plays soccer?

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D