Understanding Simple Present Tense

What do verb tenses show?

• The color of an action

• The time an action takes place

• The person doing the action

• The place where an action happens

When is the simple present tense used?

• For actions that happened in the past

• For actions that will happen in the future

• For actions that happen over and over again

• For actions happening right now

How many forms do simple present verbs have?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

What determines which simple present verb form to use?

• The length of the sentence

• The type of action

• The subject of the sentence

• The time of day

Which pronouns use the base form of the verb in the simple present tense?

• He, She, It

• I, You, We, They

• Only I

• Only You

Which pronouns use the verb + 's' form in the simple present tense?

• I, You, We, They

• He, She, It

• Only She

• Only It

When do plural nouns use the base form of the verb?

• Always

• Never

• Only when they are people

• Only when they are things

When do singular nouns use the verb + 's' form?

• Always

• Never

• Only when they are places

• Only when they are animals

When do non-count nouns use the verb + 's' form?

• Always

• Never

• Only when they are liquids

• Only when they are solids

Choose the correct verb form to complete the sentence: He always ___ breakfast.

• eat

• eating

• eats

• ate