01-Present Simple-English Grammar Guide
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English
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4th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What is the present simple used for?
To talk about the past
To make simple statements of fact
To talk about the future
To describe imaginary situations
Answer explanation
The present simple is used to talk about
- permanent situations,
- regular occurrences,
- things that are always true,
- repeated actions,
- ongoing states.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1E
CCSS.L.4.1B
CCSS.L.5.1.B-D
CCSS.L.5.1C
CCSS.L.5.1D
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What form of the verb is used to make the present simple?
Past participle
Base form
Infinitive with 'to'
Gerund form
Answer explanation
To make the present simple of most verbs, use the base form
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1E
CCSS.L.4.1B
CCSS.L.5.1.B-D
CCSS.L.5.1C
CCSS.L.5.1D
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When is '-s' added to the base form of a verb?
With 'I', 'you', 'we'
With 'he', 'she', 'it' or person’s name
With 'we', 'they'
With 'you', 'they'
Answer explanation
When the present simple is used with
“he,” “she,” “it,” or one person’s name,
it always ends in “-s” or “-es.”
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1E
CCSS.L.4.1B
CCSS.L.5.1.B-D
CCSS.L.5.1C
CCSS.L.5.1D
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which verbs require 'es' to be added for 'he', 'she', and 'it'?
Verbs ending with '-er'
Verbs ending with '-ed'
Verbs ending with '-ing'
Verbs ending with '-sh', '-ch', '-o', '-ss', '-x', '-z'
Answer explanation
With some verbs, “-es” is added for “he,” “she,” and “it.”
These include verbs ending with “-sh,” “-ch,” “-o,” “-ss,” “-x,” and “-z.”
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1E
CCSS.L.4.1B
CCSS.L.5.1.B-D
CCSS.L.5.1C
CCSS.L.5.1D
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When is the auxiliary verb 'do' used in the present simple?
To form questions and negatives
To form positive statements
To emphasize the action
To indicate past tense
Answer explanation
“Do” is only used as an auxiliary verb when forming negatives or questions.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1E
CCSS.L.1.4C
CCSS.L.2.6
CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.4.1B
6.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What are the irregular present simple form of the verb 'be'?
Am
Be
Is
Are
Answer explanation
“Be” is an important verb with an irregular present simple form.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which form of 'have' is used for the third person singular?
has
had
have
haves
Answer explanation
“Have” is an irregular verb. The third person singular form is “has” not “haves.”
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1E
CCSS.L.1.4C
CCSS.L.2.6
CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.4.1B
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