Present Simple 4 Mixed
This 'Present Simple 4 Mixed' quiz assesses understanding of present simple tense usage in English. It includes questions on verb conjugation and sentence structure, crucial for effective communication and foundational English grammar skills.
Questions and Answers
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I ________ the guitar. (not play)
Explanation
The correct answer is "don't play" or "do not play" because the question is asking for the negative form of the verb "play" in the first person singular. In English, we use the auxiliary verb "do" in negative sentences and questions, followed by the base form of the main verb. So, "don't play" and "do not play" are the correct ways to express the negative form of "play" in this sentence.Rate this question:
- 2.
He often ________ to work. (drive)
Explanation
The correct answer is "drives" because the verb "drives" agrees with the subject "he" in the present tense.Rate this question:
- 3.
Who ________ with? (you live)
Explanation
The correct answer is "do you live". This is because the question is asking about the person or people with whom the subject lives. The verb "do" is used to form questions in the present tense with the subject "you". Therefore, the correct structure is "Who do you live with?"Rate this question:
- 4.
They ________ tired. (not be)
Explanation
The correct answer is "aren't, are not" because the sentence is in the negative form and the verb "be" should be negated by using "not" after it. In this case, the contraction "aren't" is used, which is short for "are not." This correctly conveys the idea that the subject is not tired.Rate this question:
- 5.
I ________ 36 years old. (be)
Explanation
The correct answer is "am,'m" because the sentence is in the present tense and the subject is "I." In English, we use "am" or "'m" to indicate the present tense of the verb "to be" when referring to ourselves.Rate this question:
- 6.
________ single? (be you)
Explanation
The correct answer is "Are you" because the question is asking if you are single.Rate this question:
- 7.
She ________ in Mexico. (not live)
Explanation
The correct answer is "doesn't live, does not live" because both phrases are negative forms of the verb "live" in the present tense. The use of "doesn't" and "does not" indicates that the subject does not currently reside in Mexico.Rate this question:
- 8.
She ________ a doctor. (not be)
Explanation
The correct answer is "isn't, is not". In this sentence, the word "isn't" and "is not" are both used to indicate the negative form of the verb "be". These words are used to convey that the subject of the sentence, "She", does not possess the profession of being a doctor.Rate this question:
- 9.
How ________ to work? (she get)
Explanation
The correct answer is "does she get" because the question is asking about how she gets to work. The word "does" is used to form a question in the present tense, and "she get" is the correct verb form to use after "does" in the third person singular.Rate this question:
- 10.
They ________ in the city centre. (work)
Explanation
The correct answer is "work" because the sentence is asking for the correct form of the verb "work" that fits in the blank. Since the subject "they" is plural, the correct form of the verb is also plural, which is "work".Rate this question:
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