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Mastering Present Simple Tense

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the present simple tense used for?

a)

To describe past events

b)

To express emotions and feelings

c)

To indicate ongoing actions

d)

The present simple tense is used for habitual actions, general truths, and scheduled events.

2.

Form an affirmative sentence using the verb 'to play'.

a)

He plays basketball on weekends.

b)

They are playing chess right now.

c)

I play the piano every day.

d)

I play soccer.

3.

Create a negative sentence with the verb 'to eat'.

a)

I eat not.

b)

I never eat.

c)

I do eat.

d)

I do not eat.

4.

How do you form an interrogative sentence in present simple?

a)

Start with 'will' + subject + base form of the verb.

b)

Add 'not' after the subject and before the verb.

c)

Use 'do' or 'does' + subject + base form of the verb.

d)

Use 'is' + subject + verb + 'ing'.

5.

List three time expressions commonly used with present simple.

a)

rarely

b)

never

c)

always, usually, sometimes

d)

often

6.

What is the third person singular form of 'to go'?

a)

going

b)

go

c)

gone

d)

goes

7.

Write an affirmative sentence about your daily routine.

a)

I sleep in late and skip breakfast every day.

b)

I wake up at noon and binge-watch TV shows.

c)

I only exercise on weekends and eat junk food.

d)

I wake up early and go for a jog every morning.

8.

Transform the sentence 'She likes ice cream' into a negative sentence.

a)

She does not enjoy ice cream.

b)

She likes not ice cream.

c)

She never likes ice cream.

d)

She does not like ice cream.

9.

What is the structure of a present simple question?

a)

Do/does + question word + subject + base verb?

b)

Question word + do/does + subject + base verb?

c)

Subject + do/does + question word + base verb?

d)

Question word + subject + do/does + base verb?

10.

Provide an example of a time expression that indicates frequency.

a)

twice a week

b)

three times a year

c)

every other day

d)

once a month

11.

What is the present simple form of 'to have' for 'he'?

a)

had

b)

has

c)

have

d)

haves

12.

Create a negative sentence using the verb 'to read'.

a)

I will read the newspaper.

b)

I read books every day.

c)

I do not read books.

d)

I have read a novel.

13.

How do you ask a question about someone's hobbies in present simple?

a)

What do you like to do in your free time?

b)

What did you do in your free time?

c)

What are your favorite hobbies?

d)

Do you like to do anything in your free time?

14.

List two common verbs used in present simple.

a)

swim

b)

jump

c)

sleep

d)

run, eat

15.

Write an affirmative sentence about your best friend.

a)

My best friend never listens to me.

b)

My best friend is always there to support me in every situation.

c)

My best friend is always busy with their own life.

d)

My best friend doesn't care about my feelings.