Understanding Present Simple Tense

This video tutorial covers the present simple tense in English, explaining how to form positive, negative, and question sentences. It highlights the use of auxiliary verbs and special rules for the verb 'to be'. The tutorial also discusses when to use the present simple tense, such as for habits, instructions, and general truths. Finally, it includes practice activities to reinforce learning.

What are the two basic structures of present simple tense?

• Negative sentences and questions

• Positive sentences and questions

• Positive and negative sentences

• Positive sentences and negative/questions

How do you form a positive sentence in present simple?

• Subject + main verb in present simple

• Subject + main verb in future tense

• Subject + auxiliary verb + main verb

• Subject + main verb in past tense

What auxiliary verb is used for forming negative sentences in present simple?

• Have

• Be

• Will

• Do

How do you form a question in present simple?

• Main verb + subject + auxiliary verb

• Subject + auxiliary verb + main verb

• Auxiliary verb + subject + main verb

• Subject + main verb + auxiliary verb

Which verb does not require an auxiliary verb in negative or question forms?

• Will

• Do

• Have

• Be

How do you form a negative sentence using the verb 'to be'?

• Subject + 'to be' + auxiliary verb

• Subject + not + 'to be'

• Not + subject + 'to be'

• Subject + 'to be' + not

When is present simple used for general truths?

• When something is always true

• For actions happening now

• For future plans

• For past events

Which of the following is an example of a habit expressed in present simple?

• I go to the gym every day

• I will go to the gym tomorrow

• I went to the gym yesterday

• I am going to the gym now

In which conditionals is present simple used?

• Third and zero conditionals

• First and second conditionals

• Zero and first conditionals

• Second and third conditionals

Why might sport commentators use present simple?

• To describe past events

• To describe future predictions

• To describe hypothetical situations

• To describe very short actions