P3 - Grammar 4 - Simple Present Tense
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What is simple present tense? These are words used to describe an action happening now or that happens regularly. The words normally end with -s or -es. Did you know this? Gauge your understanding on the subject below.
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Do you __________(like) chocolate milk shake?
- A.
Like
- B.
Likes
- C.
Be like
Correct Answer
A. LikeExplanation
The correct answer is "like" because it agrees with the subject "you" in the question. "Likes" would be incorrect because it does not match the subject. "Be like" is not a suitable option as it does not fit the structure of the question.Rate this question:
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- 2.
He __________(do) not want to do his homeworks
- A.
Do
- B.
Does
- C.
Is
Correct Answer
B. DoesExplanation
The correct answer is "does" because when using the third person singular pronoun "he," the auxiliary verb "do" changes to "does." This follows the rule of subject-verb agreement in English grammar.Rate this question:
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- 3.
___________ we too late to catch the bus?
- A.
Is
- B.
Are
- C.
Do
Correct Answer
B. AreExplanation
The correct answer is "Are" because the question is asking about the subject "we" which is plural. In English, when asking a question about a plural subject, we use the plural form of the verb "to be" which is "are".Rate this question:
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- 4.
It ___________ a sunny day ! Let's go to swim!
- A.
Are
- B.
Is
- C.
Do
- D.
Does
Correct Answer
B. IsExplanation
The correct answer is "is" because it agrees with the subject "It" in the sentence. "Is" is the correct form of the verb "to be" for singular subjects.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Roger ___________ not go to my school.
- A.
Does
- B.
Is
- C.
Do
- D.
Are
Correct Answer
A. DoesExplanation
The correct answer is "does" because "Roger" is a singular third-person subject, so the verb that follows should be in the singular form "does."Rate this question:
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- 6.
My parents ___________ in Japan, I'm alone in Hong Kong.
- A.
Lives
- B.
Live
Correct Answer
B. LiveExplanation
The correct answer is "live." This is because the subject "parents" is plural, so the verb should also be plural to agree with the subject. Therefore, "live" is the correct form of the verb to use in this sentence.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Geroge ___________(is/am/are) out out office now, you can leave hime a message.
Correct Answer
is
am
areExplanation
The correct answer is "is". In this sentence, we are referring to Geroge being out of the office, so we need to use the third person singular form of the verb "to be", which is "is".Rate this question:
- 8.
"Macy is your sister, ___________(is/am/are) I correct Robin?" Tom said.
Correct Answer
amExplanation
The correct answer is "am" because it agrees with the subject "I" in the sentence. Tom is confirming with Robin if he is correct in stating that Macy is his sister, so Robin should respond with "am" to confirm that Tom is correct.Rate this question:
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We ___________(is/am/are) Chinese, we live in Hong Kong.
Correct Answer
areExplanation
The correct answer is "are" because the subject "we" is plural, indicating that there is more than one person being referred to. Therefore, the verb "are" is used to agree with the plural subject.Rate this question:
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___________(Do/Does) you like Jazz?I know there is a Jazz bar nearby!
Correct Answer
DoExplanation
The correct answer is "Do" because the question is asking about the person's preference for Jazz, which is a plural subject. When asking a question about preferences or opinions, we use "do" for plural subjects and "does" for singular subjects. In this case, since "you" is a plural subject, we use "do" in the question.Rate this question:
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