Practical English Usage 461 to 464

Front

What are the three verbs used in the sentence: 'I _________ (know), but I __________(not feel) very well and I _________(want) something to eat.'?

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know / don't feel / want

Front

What verb tense is commonly used in commentaries, instructions, and stories?

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Present Simple

Front

What is the present continuous form of the verb for the sentence: 'My mom is not at home right now. She .... at the gym.'?

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is working out

Front

How do you form a question in the present simple tense for the subject 'Lisa' and the verb 'work' with the object 'bookstore'?

Back

Does Lisa work in a bookstore?

Front

Which verb tense is not used to talk about things that always happen?

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Present Progressive

Front

What is the structure of a present simple affirmative sentence?

Back

Subject + base form of the verb (add 's' or 'es' for third person singular).

Front

What is the difference between present simple and present progressive?

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Present simple describes habitual actions or general truths, while present progressive describes actions happening at the moment of speaking.

Front

How do you negate a present simple verb?

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Use 'do not' (don't) or 'does not' (doesn't) before the base form of the verb.

Front

What is the question form for the present progressive tense?

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Is/Are + subject + verb-ing?

Front

What are some common adverbs of frequency used with present simple?

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Always, usually, often, sometimes, rarely, never.