Simple Present Uses
What is the simple present tense used to describe?
The simple present tense is used to describe habitual actions, general truths, and routines.
What is the difference between “I am watching TV” and “I watch TV”?
“I am watching TV” describes an action happening right now, while “I watch TV” describes a habitual action.
Identify the tense used in the sentence: “He runs every morning.”
Simple present tense.
Identify and correct the error in this sentence: “She don’t like ice cream.”
Correction: “She doesn’t like ice cream.”
Change the sentence from simple present to present continuous: “She writes a letter.”
She is writing a letter.
Form a sentence in the simple present tense with the verb “to play” and the subject “they.”
They play soccer every weekend.
Form a sentence in the present continuous tense with the verb “to eat” and the subject “I.”
I am eating lunch right now.
Identify the tense used in the sentence: “She is studying for her exam.”
Present continuous tense.
Identify and correct the error in this sentence: “They is going to the concert.”
Correction: “They are going to the concert.”
Change the sentence from present continuous to simple present: “They are cooking dinner.”
They cook dinner.
How do you form a question in the simple present tense with the verb “write” and the subject “she”?
Does she write articles?
What is the present continuous form of the verb “to read” for the subject “they”?
They are reading a book.
Change the sentence “They are going to the park” to the simple present tense.
They go to the park.
Identify and correct the error in this sentence: “I am goes to the store.”
Correction: “I am going to the store.”
Transform this present continuous sentence into simple present: “I am taking a nap.”
I take a nap.
Create a negative sentence in the simple present tense with the verb “enjoy” and the subject “he.”
He does not enjoy watching horror movies.
Change the sentence “She is talking to her friend” to a negative form.
She is not talking to her friend.
Which tense is used in the sentence: “I am learning French this semester”?
Present continuous tense
Identify and correct the error in this sentence: “He don’t play soccer on Sundays.”
Correction: “He doesn’t play soccer on Sundays.”
Convert this simple present sentence to present continuous: “He studies at the library.”
He is studying at the library.
What is the third person singular form of the verb “have” in the simple present tense?
Has
What time markers often indicate the use of the present continuous tense?
Time markers such as “now,” “currently,” “at the moment,” and “right now.”
Combine these ideas into one sentence using the appropriate tense: “He usually plays tennis” + “He is practicing today.”
He usually plays tennis, but he is practicing today.
Identify and correct the error in this sentence: “We are walks to school every day.”
Correction: “We walk to school every day.”
Change the sentence from present continuous to simple present: “She is watching a movie.”
She watches a movie.