Present Simple Verb Form in English - English Verb Tenses

This video lesson from Oxford Online English covers the present simple tense in English. It explains how to form the tense, including adding 's' or 'es' for third-person singular, and using 'do' or 'does' for questions. The lesson explores various uses of the present simple, such as describing regular actions, general truths, states, and long-lasting situations. It also discusses using the present simple in storytelling, commentary, and for future schedules. The lesson aims to show the flexibility and power of the present simple tense.

What is the correct way to form a question in the present simple tense for the third person singular?

• Does she visit them once a week?

• Does she visits them once a week?

• Do she visit them once a week?

• Do she visits them once a week?

Which of the following sentences correctly uses the present simple to describe a regular action?

• She is calling her parents every week.

• She calls her parents every week.

• She called her parents every week.

• She will call her parents every week.

How is the present simple used to express general truths?

• By stating facts that are true only in the past.

• By describing actions that are happening right now.

• By stating facts that are true at all times.

• By describing temporary situations.

Which verb is typically used in the present simple to describe a state rather than an action?

• Throw

• Jump

• Seem

• Run

Why do we use the present simple with verbs like 'know' or 'realize'?

• Because they are temporary.

• Because they are always true.

• Because they describe states.

• Because they describe actions.

What does the present simple suggest when used to describe a situation?

• The situation is hypothetical.

• The situation is long-lasting or permanent.

• The situation is ongoing.

• The situation is temporary.

How does the present simple differ from the present continuous when describing a job?

• Both suggest temporary jobs.

• The present simple suggests a permanent job.

• The present continuous suggests a permanent job.

• The present simple suggests a temporary job.

Why might the present simple be used in storytelling?

• To make the story sound more complex.

• To make the story sound more futuristic.

• To make the story sound more direct and exciting.

• To make the story sound more historical.

In what context is the present simple used in commentary?

• To describe hypothetical events.

• To describe shorter actions happening at the moment.

• To describe future events.

• To describe past events.

When is the present simple used to talk about future events?

• When they are personal plans.

• When they are hypothetical.

• When they are on a timetable or schedule.

• When they are uncertain.