The Simple Present Tense
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This quiz focuses on the simple present tense in English grammar, testing understanding through fill-in-the-blank questions about verb forms. It assesses knowledge of verb conjugation and usage, essential for effective communication and language mastery.
- 1.
Where ________ you live?
- A.
Do
- B.
Does
- C.
Is
- D.
Are
Correct Answer
A. DoExplanation
The correct answer is "do." This is because the question is asking about the subject "you," which is a plural pronoun. In English, when asking questions about plural subjects, we use the auxiliary verb "do" before the subject.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What ______ your mother and sister do?
- A.
Is
- B.
Does
- C.
Do
- D.
Are
Correct Answer
C. DoExplanation
The correct answer is "do" because it is the correct verb to use when asking about the actions or activities of multiple people, such as "What do your mother and sister do?"Rate this question:
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- 3.
When ______ your birthday?
- A.
Does
- B.
Am
- C.
Is
- D.
Are
Correct Answer
C. IsExplanation
The correct answer is "is" because the question is asking about the subject's birthday, which is a singular event or occasion. Therefore, the correct form of the verb to use is "is" to match the singular subject.Rate this question:
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- 4.
He _____ like this color.
- A.
Not
- B.
Don't
- C.
Does
- D.
Doesn't
Correct Answer
D. Doesn'tExplanation
The correct answer is "doesn't". In this sentence, the subject "he" is singular, so we use the third person singular form of the verb "do", which is "does". When we use "doesn't" before a verb, it indicates that the subject does not like the color.Rate this question:
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- 5.
________ they good friends?
- A.
Is
- B.
Are
- C.
Can
- D.
Was
Correct Answer
B. AreExplanation
The correct answer is "Are" because the sentence is asking about the plural subject "they," indicating that the verb should also be in the plural form.Rate this question:
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