(E.6) Practise The Present Simple & The Present Continuous Tenses
English 6
Học sinh không viết tắt khi làm bài
Ví dụ: do not (không ghi don't). . .
Questions and Answers
- 1.
He usually ________ (jog) in the morning.
Explanation
The correct answer is "jogs" because the sentence is in the present tense and the subject "he" requires the verb form "jogs" to agree with it.Rate this question:
- 2.
My brother ________ (watch) TV at the moment.
Explanation
The correct answer is "is watching" because the sentence is in the present continuous tense, which is used to talk about actions happening at the moment of speaking. In this case, the action of watching TV is happening right now.Rate this question:
- 3.
Hoa ________ (not go) fishing in the winter.
Explanation
The sentence is in the present tense and refers to a habitual action. The word "not" is used to indicate a negative statement. Therefore, the correct answer is "does not go," indicating that Hoa does not go fishing in the winter.Rate this question:
- 4.
Her sister________ (skip) now.
Explanation
The correct answer is "is skipping" because the sentence is in the present tense and the subject "her sister" is singular. In the present tense, when referring to a singular subject, we use the verb "is" followed by the present participle form of the verb, which in this case is "skipping".Rate this question:
- 5.
There ________ (not be) any water in the bottle.
Explanation
The correct answer is "is not" because the sentence is in the negative form and it indicates the absence of water in the bottle. The word "not" is used to negate the verb "be" in this context.Rate this question:
- 6.
I can ________ (speak) English.
Explanation
The correct answer is "speak" because it completes the sentence and agrees with the subject "I." Since the verb "can" is used to express ability, "speak" is the appropriate choice to indicate that the person is capable of speaking English.Rate this question:
- 7.
At the moment, the children ________ (play) soccer in the garden.
Explanation
The given correct answer "are playing" is the present continuous tense form of the verb "play". It indicates that the action of playing soccer is currently happening at the moment. This tense is used to describe actions that are in progress at the time of speaking.Rate this question:
- 8.
She ________ (go) camping every Sunday.
Explanation
The correct answer is "goes" because the sentence is in the present tense and the subject "She" requires the third-person singular form of the verb.Rate this question:
- 9.
She (go) ________ to school everyday.
Explanation
The correct answer is "goes" because the sentence is in the present tense and the subject "she" requires the verb form "goes."Rate this question:
- 10.
Bad students never (work) ________ hard.
- 11.
It often (rain) ________ in summer.
Explanation
The correct answer is "rains" because the verb "rain" is in the third person singular form, which is used with the pronouns "he," "she," and "it." In this sentence, "it" is implied, referring to the weather. Therefore, the correct verb form is "rains."Rate this question:
- 12.
He (not have) ________ any car.
Explanation
The correct answer is "does not have" because the sentence is in the negative form and the subject "he" is singular. In the present tense, we use "does not have" to indicate that someone does not possess something.Rate this question:
- 13.
What ________ you often (do) ________ in the morning?
Explanation
The correct answer is "do, do" because the sentence is asking about a habitual action that is frequently done in the morning. The word "do" is used twice to emphasize the repetition of the action.Rate this question:
- 14.
She and I want (watch) ________ TV very much.
Explanation
The correct answer for this question is "to watch." In the sentence, "She and I want to watch TV very much," the phrase "to watch" is used to indicate the desired action of watching TV. The verb "want" is followed by the infinitive form of the verb "to watch" to express the intention or desire to engage in the activity of watching TV.Rate this question:
- 15.
Where ________ she often (go) ________?
Explanation
The given answer "does, go" is correct because in the question, the word "does" is used to form the present simple tense in the interrogative form. The auxiliary verb "does" is used before the base form of the main verb "go" to ask about someone's habitual actions or routines. Therefore, the correct structure is "does + subject + base form of the verb."Rate this question:
- 16.
She (not go) ________ to school in the afternoon.
Explanation
The correct answer is "does not go" because the sentence is in the present tense and the subject "she" is singular. In the present tense, we use the auxiliary verb "does" with the base form of the main verb to form a negative sentence. Therefore, "does not go" is the correct form to indicate that she does not go to school in the afternoon.Rate this question:
- 17.
What ________ she usually (do) ________ on the weekend?
Explanation
The question is asking about the subject's usual activities on the weekend. The word "she" indicates that the subject is a female. In English, when using the present simple tense to ask about someone's routine or habits, we use the auxiliary verb "does" for the third person singular (he/she/it), and the base form of the main verb, which is "do" in this case. Therefore, the correct answer is "does" for the auxiliary verb and "do" for the main verb.Rate this question:
- 18.
They (play) ________ volleyball in the school yard now.
Explanation
The verb "are playing" is the correct answer because it matches the subject "They" and the present continuous tense indicates an action happening at the moment. Therefore, it correctly states that "They are playing volleyball in the school yard now."Rate this question:
- 19.
How often ________ he (go) ________ swimming? twice a week.
Explanation
The question is asking about the frequency of someone's swimming activity. The correct answer is "does" because it is the auxiliary verb used in the present simple tense to form a question. The verb "go" is also correct because it is the main verb that follows the auxiliary verb "does" in the present simple tense. Therefore, the person goes swimming twice a week.Rate this question:
- 20.
Nga (brush) ________ her teeth after dinner.
Explanation
The correct answer is "brushes" because the subject of the sentence, "Nga," is singular and the verb form must agree with it. In this case, "brushes" is the correct verb form for the singular subject "Nga."Rate this question:
- 21.
________ we (have) ________ Geography every Wednesday?
Explanation
The question is asking about the frequency of having Geography class on Wednesdays. The correct answer is "Do, have" because "Do" is used to form questions in the present simple tense, and "have" is the correct verb to indicate the action of having a class.Rate this question:
- 22.
Nga and Lan (go) ________ to school six days a week.
Explanation
Nga and Lan go to school six days a week.Rate this question:
- 23.
Who (be) ________ phoning you at the moment?
Explanation
The correct answer is "is" because the subject "who" is third person singular, and the verb "be" should agree with the subject in number and person. In this case, "is" is the correct form of the verb "be" for the subject "who."Rate this question:
- 24.
Can you (hear) ________ the wind?
Explanation
The correct answer is "hear" because the verb "hear" is used to perceive sound with the ears. In this context, the question is asking if the person can perceive or sense the sound of the wind.Rate this question:
- 25.
What ________ your son usually (have) ________ for breakfast?
Explanation
The question is asking about the usual breakfast habits of the person's son. The word "does" is used to form the question in the present simple tense. The word "have" is used as the main verb to ask about the son's breakfast choices.Rate this question:
- 26.
Nga (have) ________ an English test now.
Explanation
The sentence is in the present continuous tense, indicating an action happening at the moment of speaking. The subject "Nga" is singular and requires the verb form "is having" to match. Therefore, the correct answer is "is having."Rate this question:
- 27.
There (be) ________ thirty-nine students in my class.
Explanation
The correct answer is "are" because when referring to a plural noun like "students," we use the plural form of the verb "to be," which is "are." Therefore, the correct sentence would be "There are thirty-nine students in my class."Rate this question:
- 28.
________ he (play) ________ soccer with his friends after school?
Explanation
The given correct answer is "Does, play." This is because the question is in the present tense and is asking about a habitual action. In present simple tense, when the subject is a third person singular pronoun (he, she, it), we use "does" before the base form of the verb. Therefore, the correct sentence would be "Does he play soccer with his friends after school?"Rate this question:
- 29.
How often ________ Mai (go) ________ fishing?
Explanation
The question is asking about the frequency at which Mai goes fishing. In English, when asking about frequency, we use the auxiliary verb "do" in the present tense. Therefore, the correct answer is "does." Additionally, the verb "go" should be in its base form, so the correct answer is "go."Rate this question:
- 30.
They (not be) ________ teachers in my school.
Explanation
The correct answer is "are not." This is because the sentence is in the negative form and requires the use of the auxiliary verb "are" to indicate the plural subject "they" and the negative particle "not" to negate the verb "be." Therefore, the correct construction is "They are not teachers in my school."Rate this question:
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