Simple Present
"Do" and "does" are auxiliaries used in Present Simple sentences
True
In Present Continuous sentences we write the verb with the ending -ed.
False
The verbs go in -ing form.
"Did" or "didn't" are the auxiliaries that we use to create sentences in past simple.
True
We use "did" for questions and "didn't" for negative sentences.
'Some' and 'any' are the most common examples of quantifiers.
True.
True.
We use Simple Present to express habits and routines.
True
We use Present Continuous to describe actions that are happening at the moment of speaking.
True
With past simple sentences we classify verbs in two main categories, which one are those?
Regular and irregular verbs
Provide one example of countable nouns and one of uncountable nouns.
Countable: people, book, car, orange, pencil...
Uncountable: water, bread, rice, fruit, honey...
What are the two forms to write 'can' in the negative form?
- Cannot
Always, usually, often, sometimes, never...
every day, every week, every month...
What auxiliary is always used in Present Continuous sentences?
The verb to be in present: am, is, are.
What is the mistake in the following sentence?
- I didn't worked yesterday.
The verb has to be in its base form because we are using the auxiliary in negative form.
- I didn't work yesterday.
When can use "some" and "any"?
'Some' is used in affirmative sentences. Also in offers and requests.
'Any' is used in negative and interrogative sentences.
Which modal verb is used to express future?
- Will
What is the mistake in the following sentence?
"My sister work in a big company."
The verb has to be modified.
"My sister works in a big company."
One of the following time expressions can't be used in present continuous sentences, which one is that?
- At the moment
- On weekends
- This week
- Today
That time expression is commonly used in simple present sentences.
Mention three time expressions used in Past Simple sentences
Last...
... ago
in 1990
yesterday
What is the mistake in the following sentence?
- Do you have some milk in your house?
The quantifier "some."
That is a question so we need to use "any."
- Do you have any milk in your house?
Mention the function of the modal verb "should" and provide an example.
Should is used to give advice or a suggestion.
- You should take breaks from work more often.
Where is most suitable to place the word "usually" in the following sentence?
- I (1) do (2) not (3) eat (4) lunch with my family.
Position 3:
I do not usually eat lunch with my family.
- I am organizing my documents right now.
- I am organizing my documents tomorrow.
Are both sentences correct?
Yes, they are.
Present continuous can also be used to express actions in the future.
Regular verbs in their past simple form are difficult for their pronunciation. Which are the three different sounds that the ending -ed can have in such verbs?
- t (cooked)
- d (answered)
- id (repeated)
Explain when we use "much," "many," and "a lot of."
'Much' is used with uncountable nouns in questions and negative sentences.
'Many' is used with countable nouns in questions and negative senteces.
'A lot of' is used in all types of sentences.
Match the following modal verbs with their functions, then provide examples using both of them.
1. Would
2. Could
a) to make polite requests
b) to make offers
Would is used to make offers.
- Would you like some coffee?
Could is used to make polite requests.
- Could you send me the information, please?