Simple present
Complete this:
Emma, Traci and Alex ___ smart.
Emma, Traci and Alex are smart.
Complete the sentence with the present progressive: "She _______ (eat) a sandwich."
Answer: She is eating a sandwich.
What is the correct conjugation of the verb "to be" in the simple present for third person singular (he, she, it)?
AM/IS/ARE
IS
Example: She is pretty.
What is the basic structure of the present progressive in English?
Answer: Subject + verb "to be" + verb in "-ing."
Andrea is dancing.
In the sentence, "She ___ (go) to the gym every day." what form of the verb "go" should be used?
She goes to the gym every day
When do we use the present progressive for in English? Give an example.
We use it for actions happening right now or around the present.
Example: "I am studying English right now."
What frequency adverbs are commonly used with the simple present? Name at least two.
Possible answers: always, usually, often, sometimes, rarely, and never.
What is the difference between the present simple and the present progressive? Explain with examples.
The present simple is used for habits or general facts (e.g., "She works every day."), while the present progressive is used for actions happening at this moment (e.g., "She is working right now.").
How do we form negative sentences in the simple present for subjects like "they" or "we"?
Create 1.
They don’t play sports.
We don't go to the park on Sundays.
Identify and correct the mistake in the following sentence.
Explain why the change is necessary: "She is knowing the answer to the question."
Answer: The correct sentence is: "She knows the answer to the question."
To know is a non-action verb/involuntary verb.
We use it involuntary verbs ONLY in simple present.