Simple Present Tense Exercise -1

1 – Which sentence is in the Simple Present Tense?

a) She is playing the piano.
b) I will go to the party tomorrow.
c) They have finished their homework.
d) He eats breakfast every morning.

Answer – d) He eats breakfast every morning.

Explanation – The sentence “He eats breakfast every morning” is in the Simple Present Tense. This tense is used to talk about routines, habits, or general truths.

2 – What is the correct form of the verb “to be” in the Simple Present Tense for the pronoun “we”?

a) am
b) is
c) are
d) be

Answer – c) are

Explanation – The correct form of the verb “to be” in the Simple Present Tense for the pronoun “we” is “are.”

3 – Choose the correct sentence in the Simple Present Tense:

a) I am going to the store yesterday.
b) They are studying for the exam now.
c) She has visited Paris last year.
d) He will travel to Japan next week.

Answer – b) They are studying for the exam now.

Explanation – The sentence “They are studying for the exam now” is in the Simple Present Tense. It describes an action happening at the present moment.

4 – Which sentence is in the negative form of the Simple Present Tense?

a) He reads books every day.
b) We are going to the park.
c) They have finished their work.
d) She doesn’t like coffee.

Answer – d) She doesn’t like coffee.

Explanation – The sentence “She doesn’t like coffee” is in the negative form of the Simple Present Tense. The negative form is created by adding “don’t” or “doesn’t” before the base form of the verb.

5 – What is the third-person singular form of the verb “to do” in the Simple Present Tense?

a) do
b) does
c) doing
d) did

Answer – b) does

Explanation – The third-person singular form of the verb “to do” in the Simple Present Tense is “does.” It is used when talking about he, she, or it.

6 – Choose the correct sentence in the Simple Present Tense :

a) She will visit her grandparents next month.
b) We have studied Spanish for two years.
c) He goes to the gym every day.
d) They were playing soccer yesterday.

Answer – c) He goes to the gym every day.

Explanation – The sentence “He goes to the gym every day” is in the Simple Present Tense. It describes a routine or habit.

7 – Which sentence is in the interrogative form of the Simple Present Tense?

a) We eat dinner at 7 p.m.
b) She is writing a book.
c) Do they like ice cream?
d) He has lived in London.

Answer – c) Do they like ice cream?

Explanation – The sentence “Do they like ice cream?” is in the interrogative form of the Simple Present Tense. The interrogative form is created by inverting the subject and the auxiliary verb “do.”

8 – What is the correct negative form of the sentence “He plays tennis on Sundays” in the Simple Present Tense?

a) He doesn’t plays tennis on Sundays.
b) He don’t play tennis on Sundays.

Answer – a) He doesn’t play tennis on Sundays.

9 – Choose the correct sentence in the Simple Present Tense :

a) I will visit my friend tomorrow.
b) They are swimming in the pool right now.
c) She cooks dinner every evening.
d) He has finished his homework yesterday.

Answer – c) She cooks dinner every evening.

10 – What is the correct form of the verb “to go” in the Simple Present Tense for the pronoun “I”?

a) am
b) is
c) are
d) go

Answer – d) go

Explanation – The correct form of the verb “to go” in the Simple Present Tense for the pronoun “I” is “go.”

11 – Choose the correct sentence in the Simple Present Tense :

a) They are going to the movies last night.
b) We have studied French for five years.
c) He plays guitar in a band.
d) She will travel to Paris next week.

Answer – c) He plays guitar in a band.

Explanation – The sentence “He plays guitar in a band” is in the Simple Present Tense. It describes an ongoing activity or a general truth.

12 – Which sentence is in the negative form of the Simple Present Tense?

a) We play soccer every Saturday.
b) She is dancing at the party.
c) They have finished their project.
d) He doesn’t like spicy food.

Answer – d) He doesn’t like spicy food.

Explanation – The sentence “He doesn’t like spicy food” is in the negative form of the Simple Present Tense. The negative form is created by adding “don’t” or “doesn’t” before the base form of the verb.

13 – What is the third-person singular form of the verb “to run” in the Simple Present Tense?

a) run
b) runs
c) running
d) ran

Answer – b) runs

Explanation – The third-person singular form of the verb “to run” in the Simple Present Tense is “runs.” It is used when talking about he, she, or it.

14 – Choose the correct sentence in the Simple Present Tense :

a) She will start her new job next month.
b) We have visited London last year.
c) He goes to the library every week.
d) They were watching a movie yesterday.

Answer – c) He goes to the library every week.

Explanation – The sentence “He goes to the library every week” is in the Simple Present Tense. It describes a routine or habit.

15 – Which sentence is in the interrogative form of the Simple Present Tense?

a) They eat lunch at noon.
b) She is reading a book.
c) Do you like chocolate?
d) He has traveled to Italy.

Answer – c) Do you like chocolate?

Explanation – The sentence “Do you like chocolate?” is in the interrogative form of the Simple Present Tense. The interrogative form is created by inverting the subject and the auxiliary verb “do.”

16 – What is the correct negative form of the sentence “She plays tennis on Sundays” in the Simple Present Tense?

a) She doesn’t plays tennis on Sundays.
b) She don’t play tennis on Sundays.
c) She not play tennis on Sundays.
d) She doesn’t play tennis on Sundays.

Answer – d) She doesn’t play tennis on Sundays.

Explanation – The correct negative form of the sentence “She plays tennis on Sundays” in the Simple Present Tense is “She doesn’t play tennis on Sundays.” The negative form is created by adding “doesn’t” before the base form of the verb.

17 – Choose the correct sentence in the Simple Present Tense :

a) We will go to the beach tomorrow.
b) They are playing basketball right now.
c) He is cooking dinner at the moment.
d) She has finished her work yesterday.

Answer – c) He is cooking dinner at the moment.

Explanation – The sentence “He is cooking dinner at the moment” is in the Simple Present Tense. It describes an action happening at the present moment.

18 – What is the correct form of the verb “to write” in the Simple Present Tense for the pronoun “they”?

a) write
b) writes
c) writing
d) wrote

Answer – a) write

Explanation – The correct form of the verb “to write” in the Simple Present Tense for the pronoun “they” is “write.” It remains the same as the base form of the verb.

19 – Choose the correct sentence in the Simple Present Tense :

a) I have visited my grandparents last week.
b) We are going to the movies tonight.
c) She goes to the gym every day.
d) He will travel to Paris next month.

Answer – c) She goes to the gym every day.

Explanation – The sentence “She goes to the gym every day” is in the Simple Present Tense. It describes a routine or habit.

20 – Which sentence is in the interrogative form of the Simple Present Tense?

a) He reads books every day.
b) They are swimming in the pool.
c) Does she like ice cream?
d) We have finished our project.

Answer – c) Does she like ice cream?

Explanation – The sentence “Does she like ice cream?” is in the interrogative form of the Simple Present Tense. The interrogative form is created by using the auxiliary verb “does” before the subject.