Basics of the Simple Present. 45 questions on form, everyday uses, and third-person singular.
What this test covers
- Affirmative Form
- Negative & Question Form
- Third-Person Singular -s
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Q1I ___ in a small office near the city center every day.
Answer: D. work
With 'I', 'you', 'we', and 'they', use the base form of the verb. We do not add 's' or 'ed' for regular present tense. Example: I work.
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Q2They ___ to the gym every Tuesday evening.
Answer: D. go
With 'they', use the basic verb 'go'. We only add 'es' (goes) for one person like 'he', 'she', or 'it'.
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Q3We currently ___ English at a language school.
Answer: C. study
For 'we', use the simple form of the verb 'study'. The word 'studies' is only for singular subjects like 'he' or 'she'.
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Q4You ___ very fast when you run.
Answer: C. move
For the subject 'you', use the base verb 'move'. We do not use 'moves' with 'you'.
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Q5My friends ___ soccer in the park on weekends.
Answer: B. play
'My friends' is plural (more than one person). For plural subjects, use the simple verb 'play' without an 's'.
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Q6Cats ___ a lot during the day.
Answer: B. sleep
'Cats' is plural. For plural subjects, use the basic verb 'sleep'. Avoid 'sleeps', which is only for one cat.
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Q7Choose the grammatically correct sentence:
Answer: D. I like pizza.
In the present tense, 'I' uses the base verb 'like'. We don't add 's' (likes) or 'ing' (liking) for this simple fact.
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Q8Choose the grammatically correct sentence:
Answer: B. They walk home.
With 'they', use the base verb 'walk'. Words like 'walks' or 'walking' do not fit this sentence structure.
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Q9Which sentence is the correct version of: 'He like to swim in the ocean.'?
Answer: B. He likes to swim in the ocean.
For 'he', 'she', or 'it', we must add an 's' to the verb in the simple present. So, 'He like' becomes 'He likes'.
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Q10Which sentence is the correct version of: 'We eats dinner at seven o'clock.'?
Answer: C. We eat dinner at seven o'clock.
With 'we', use the base verb 'eat'. We only use 'eats' for one person like 'he' or 'she'.
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Q11Sarah and Tom currently ___ at the bank downtown.
Answer: D. work
'Sarah and Tom' means two people (they). For plural subjects, use the base verb 'work' without an 's'.
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Q12The sun ___ in the east every morning.
Answer: B. rises
The sun is one thing (it). For a singular subject, add 's' to the verb: 'rises'.
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Q13Choose the grammatically correct sentence:
Answer: A. Water boils at 100 degrees.
For scientific facts and things like 'water' (it), add 's' to the verb. 'Water boils' is correct.
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Q14Choose the grammatically correct sentence:
Answer: C. My brother and I play tennis.
'My brother and I' means 'we'. For 'we', use the base verb 'play' without an 's'.
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Q15Which sentence is the correct version of: 'Dogs barks loudly at night.'?
Answer: B. Dogs bark loudly at night.
'Dogs' is plural. For more than one, use the base verb 'bark'. We only use 'barks' for one dog.
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Q16I ___ not like cold weather.
Answer: B. do
To make a negative sentence with 'I', 'you', 'we', or 'they', use 'do not' or 'don't'.
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Q17___ you like coffee with milk?
Answer: A. Do
Start a question with 'Do' for 'you', 'I', 'we', or 'they'. Use 'Does' only for 'he', 'she', or 'it'.
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Q18He ___ not play golf on the weekend.
Answer: C. does
Use 'does' for negative sentences with 'he', 'she', or 'it'. Example: He does not play.
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Q19___ she speak Spanish at home?
Answer: D. Does
To ask a question about 'she', 'he', or 'it', start with 'Does'. The main verb 'speak' stays in its base form.
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Q20We ___ not know the answer to this question.
Answer: D. do
Use 'do' for negative sentences with 'we', 'they', 'you', or 'I'. 'Does' is only for he/she/it.
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Q21___ they want to go to the cinema?
Answer: C. Do
Use 'Do' to ask a question with 'they'. 'Does' is only for one person like 'he' or 'she'.
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Q22It ___ not rain here in the summer.
Answer: C. does
With 'it', use 'does' to make a negative sentence. 'It does not rain' is the correct form.
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Q23Choose the grammatically correct sentence:
Answer: C. Do you like music?
Use 'Do' for questions with 'you'. In a question, the main verb 'like' does not need an 's'.
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Q24Choose the grammatically correct sentence:
Answer: A. Does he work here?
Use 'Does' for questions with 'he'. In a question, the main verb 'work' stays in its basic form (no 's').
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Q25Which sentence is the correct version of: 'She don't like apples.'?
Answer: C. She doesn't like apples.
Use 'doesn't' (does not) for 'she'. When you use 'doesn't', the main verb 'like' stays in its base form without an 's'.
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Q26Which sentence is the correct version of: 'Do he live in Paris?'?
Answer: C. Does he live in Paris?
Questions for 'he' start with 'Does'. The verb 'live' must be the base form. 'Does he live' is correct; 'Does he lives' is wrong.
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Q27My parents ___ not work on Sundays.
Answer: C. do
'My parents' is plural (they). Use 'do not' for plural subjects. 'Does' is only for one person.
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Q28___ it cost much to take a taxi?
Answer: B. Does
Use 'Does' for questions with 'it'. 'Does it cost...?' is correct.
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Q29Choose the grammatically correct sentence:
Answer: D. We do not have a car.
With 'we', use 'do not'. The verb 'have' must be in its base form. 'Has' is only for he/she/it in positive sentences.
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Q30Which sentence is the correct version of: 'They doesn't want to leave.'?
Answer: C. They don't want to leave.
Use 'don't' (do not) for 'they'. The word 'doesn't' is only for one person (he/she/it).
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Q31He ___ lunch at noon every day.
Answer: C. eats
For 'he', 'she', or 'it', add 's' to the verb. 'He eats' is the correct form.
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Q32She ___ TV every night before bed.
Answer: C. watches
When a verb ends in '-ch' (like watch), add '-es' for he, she, or it. So, 'watch' becomes 'watches'.
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Q33He ___ to the gym three times a week.
Answer: B. goes
For verbs ending in '-o' (like go), add '-es' for he, she, or it. 'He goes' is correct.
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Q34She ___ hard for her exams.
Answer: A. studies
For verbs ending in a consonant + 'y' (like study), change 'y' to 'ies' for he, she, or it.
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Q35He ___ his bike when it breaks.
Answer: A. fixes
When a verb ends in '-x' (like fix), add '-es' for he, she, or it. 'He fixes' is correct.
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Q36She ___ English at the local school.
Answer: C. instructs
For most regular verbs, just add 's' for he, she, or it. 'She instructs' is correct.
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Q37He ___ to New York often for work.
Answer: B. travels
With 'he', we add 's' to the verb. 'Travels' is the correct spelling.
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Q38Choose the grammatically correct sentence:
Answer: D. She washes her car on Saturdays.
When a verb ends in '-sh' (like wash), add '-es' for he, she, or it. 'She washes' is correct.
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Q39Choose the grammatically correct sentence:
Answer: A. He finishes work at five.
Verbs ending in '-sh' need '-es' for he, she, or it. So 'finish' becomes 'finishes'.
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Q40Which sentence is the correct version of: 'She carrys a big bag.'?
Answer: D. She carries a big bag.
For 'carry', the 'y' changes to 'ies' when the subject is 'she', 'he', or 'it'.
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Q41Which sentence is the correct version of: 'He catch the ball.'?
Answer: C. He catches the ball.
Verbs ending in '-ch' need '-es' for he, she, or it. So 'catch' becomes 'catches'.
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Q42My sister ___ the bus every morning.
Answer: C. misses
'My sister' is 'she'. For verbs ending in '-ss', add '-es'. So 'miss' becomes 'misses'.
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Q43The baby ___ when he is hungry.
Answer: C. cries
'The baby' is one person. For verbs ending in a consonant + 'y' (like cry), change 'y' to 'ies' for he/she/it.
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Q44Which sentence is the correct version of: 'He pass the test easily.'?
Answer: A. He passes the test easily.
For verbs ending in '-ss', add '-es' for he, she, or it. 'He passes' is correct; 'passs' is not a word.
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Q45Choose the grammatically correct sentence:
Answer: A. He kisses his mom goodbye.
When a verb ends in '-ss', add '-es' for he, she, or it. 'He kisses' is the correct form.
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