Progress Unit 1 - Verb Tense
In the Simple Present Tense, action verbs are used to talk about facts, habits or routines. The verb be is used to talk about characteristics, qualities, state and locations.
Complete the following sentences by filling in the blanks using the verbs in parentheses. Consider the affirmative, negative and interrogative forms.
- 1.
Bob ___________ math classes. (not enjoy)
- A.
Don't enjoy
- B.
Doesn't enjoys
- C.
Doesn't enjoy
Correct Answer
C. Doesn't enjoyExplanation
Use DOESN'T with HE, SHE or IT. Bob is HE. The verb ENJOY doesn't have a final S in the negative form.Rate this question:
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- 2.
They ___________ good students. (be)
- A.
Are
- B.
Am
- C.
Is
Correct Answer
A. AreExplanation
With THEY use ARE.Rate this question:
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- 3.
They ___________ good students. (not be)
- A.
Are'nt
- B.
Are not
- C.
Are n't
Correct Answer
B. Are notExplanation
Use ARE + NOT with THEY in the negative form. The contraction is AREN'T.Rate this question:
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- 4.
_____________ She ______________ hamburgers? (like)
- A.
Do / like
- B.
Does / like
- C.
Does / likes
Correct Answer
B. Does / likeExplanation
Use DOES with HE, SHE, IT in the interrogative form. The verb doesn't change. In this case, it's LIKE.Rate this question:
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- 5.
What ________ he _________ to be when he grows up? (want)
- A.
Does / want
- B.
Does / wants
- C.
Do / want
Correct Answer
A. Does / wantExplanation
Use DOES with HE, SHE, IT in the interrogative form. The verb doesn't change. In this case, it's WANT.Rate this question:
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- 6.
______________ they classmates? (not be)
- A.
Isn't
- B.
Are not
- C.
Aren't
Correct Answer
C. Aren'tExplanation
Always use the contraction AREN'T with THEY in the interrogative negative form.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Susan _____________ her sister Helen. (love)
- A.
Love
- B.
Loves
- C.
Love's
Correct Answer
B. LovesExplanation
With HE, SHE and IT the verb LOVE has a final S.Rate this question:
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- 8.
I __________ a good student. (be)
- A.
Am
- B.
Is
- C.
Are
Correct Answer
A. AmExplanation
With I use AM.Rate this question:
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- 9.
We _________________ with John at the bakery. (work)
- A.
Work
- B.
Work's
- C.
Works
Correct Answer
A. WorkExplanation
With WE the verb is WORK.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Why _________ we ________ tell John to use loaf-sugar in some breads? (not tell)
- A.
Doesn't / tell
- B.
Don't / tells
- C.
Don't / tell
Correct Answer
C. Don't / tellExplanation
In interrogative negative questions use always the contraction form. In this case is DON'T with the subject WE. The verb TELL doesn't change.Rate this question:
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