Understanding Simple Present Tense

This video tutorial provides a comprehensive guide to understanding and using the simple present tense in English. It begins with an introduction to the lesson, followed by methods to identify keywords that indicate the use of simple present tense. The tutorial then covers subject-verb agreement, formulating questions, and creating negative sentences. Practical examples and exercises are provided to reinforce learning. The video aims to help learners grasp the fundamental concepts of simple present tense and apply them effectively in sentences.

What is the first step in identifying the tense of a sentence?

• Read the entire sentence

• Check the verb form

• Identify the keywords

• Look at the subject

Which of the following subjects requires an 's' or 'es' at the end of the verb in simple present tense?

• I

• You

• He

• We

How do you form a question in simple present tense?

• Add 'do' or 'does' before the subject

• Add 'is' or 'are' before the subject

• Add 'will' before the subject

• Add 'has' or 'have' before the subject

Which word is used to make a negative sentence in simple present tense?

• None

• Never

• No

• Not

In the sentence 'She _____ every day', which verb form correctly completes the sentence?

• ran

• running

• runs

• run

What is the correct response to the question 'Do you love me?' if you agree?

• No, I am not

• Yes, I am

• No, I don't

• Yes, I do

Which of the following is a correct negative sentence in simple present tense?

• He no like apples

• He not like apples

• He does not like apples

• He do not like apples

What is the correct verb form for 'They _____ to school every day'?

• gone

• going

• goes

• go

Which of the following sentences is in simple present tense?

• She will read a book

• She has read a book

• She reads a book

• She was reading a book

What is the correct form of the verb in 'He _____ his homework every night'?

• does

• done

• do

• doing