Present Simple Tense Quiz

What does the Present Simple tense describe?

• Permanent states

• Past events

• Temporary actions

• Future plans

Which of the following is an example of a habitual action?

• The sun rises in the East.

• He brushes his teeth every day.

• Dogs don't like cats.

• Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius.

What is a fact stated in the text?

• She goes to gym in the afternoon.

• My mother cooks supper every night.

• Most months of the year are 30 or 31 days.

• I live in Cape Town.

Which sentence uses the Present Simple tense correctly?

• I was living in Cape Town.

• He is brushing his teeth.

• She will go to gym tomorrow.

• Dogs don't like cats.

What does the sentence 'Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius' illustrate?

• A past event

• A future event

• A habitual action

• A permanent state

Which of the following sentences is an example of a permanent state?

• She is studying for her exams.

• He plays soccer every weekend.

• The Earth orbits the Sun.

• They will travel to Paris next year.

What is the correct form of the verb in the Present Simple tense for the subject 'I'?

• I eat breakfast at 7am

• I am eating breakfast at 7am.

• I will eat breakfast at 7am.

• I have eaten breakfast at 7am

Which of the following statements is true about the Present Simple tense?

• It is used for actions happening right now.

• It describes actions that are completed.

• It is often used for routines and habits.

• It indicates future intentions.

Present Simple can be used as a future form for timetables and schedules.

• True

• False

• I don't know

Choose the sentence which shows the Present Simple as a future form for timetables/schedules:

• The train leaves at 5:35am.

• The train will leave at 5:35am.

• The train is leaving at 5:35am.

• The train is going to leave at 5:35am.