English Form 3 Present Simple and Present Continuous

What is the correct form of the verb 'to be' in the Present Simple tense?

• is/are

• am

• were

• was

When do we use the Present Simple tense?

• We use the Present Simple tense to express emotions and feelings.

• We use the Present Simple tense to describe past actions.

• We use the Present Simple tense to talk about future events.

• We use the Present Simple tense to talk about general truths, habits, routines, and scheduled events.

Give an example of a sentence in the Present Simple tense.

• She do her homework.

• She reads books.

• They is playing soccer.

• I go to the store.

What is the structure of a sentence in the Present Simple tense?

• Subject + Verb (past form) +/- Object

• Object + Verb (base form) +/- Subject

• Verb (base form) +/- Subject + Object

• Subject + Verb (base form) +/- Object

What is the difference between Present Simple and Present Continuous?

• Present Simple is used for future actions while Present Continuous is used for past actions.

• The difference between Present Simple and Present Continuous is the type of actions they describe and the time frame they refer to.

• The difference between Present Simple and Present Continuous is the use of past tense verbs.

• Present Simple and Present Continuous both refer to actions happening at the same time.

How do we form negative sentences in the Present Simple tense?

• Using the auxiliary verb 'do' in its negative form ('do not' or 'don't') followed by the base form of the main verb.

• Using the auxiliary verb 'be' in its negative form ('am not', 'is not', 'are not') followed by the base form of the main verb

• Using the verb 'do' in its affirmative form followed by the base form of the main verb

• Using the auxiliary verb 'have' in its negative form ('have not' or 'has not') followed by the base form of the main verb

Provide an example of a question in the Present Simple tense.

• Will you like ice cream?

• Did you like ice cream?

• Are you liking ice cream?

• Do you like ice cream?

What are some common adverbs used in the Present Simple tense?

• seldom

• constantly

• always, usually, often, sometimes, rarely, never

• frequently

Explain the concept of third person singular in the Present Simple tense.

• In third person singular Present Simple tense, the verb should be in the past tense.

• The concept of third person singular in the Present Simple tense involves adding an 's' to the base form of the verb when the subject is he, she, or it.

• Third person singular in Present Simple tense means using 'do' instead of 'does'.

• The third person singular in Present Simple tense involves using 'am' as the auxiliary verb.

When do we use the Present Continuous tense?

• Actions that happened regularly in the past

• Actions happening at the moment of speaking or around the current time.

• Actions that will happen in the future

• Actions happening in the past