Reading and Listening Present Simple Tense free ESL EFL worksheets with answer key

Read and listen. Complete the sentences with the correct verb.

This worksheet has a reading passage about a couple who work in a hotel. Students fill in the blanks to practice the simple present tense. The worksheet has an answer key.

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The Simple Present Tense – Definition:

The simple present tense is used to describe actions that are habitual, routine, or generally true. It is formed by using the base form of the verb.

Examples:

Usage:

1. Habitual Actions:
   • Use the simple present tense to describe actions that happen regularly or habitually.
     • Example: “I brush my teeth twice a day.”
2. Facts and General Truths:
   • Use the simple present tense to state facts or general truths.
     • Example: “Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius.”
3. Scheduled Events:
   • Use the simple present tense to talk about scheduled future events, especially for timetables and schedules.
     • Example: “The train departs at 9:00 AM tomorrow.”
4. State Verbs:
   • Use the simple present tense with state verbs to describe ongoing states or conditions.
     • Example: “She loves chocolate.”

Classroom Language:

• Teacher Instructions: “We start the lesson at 9:00 AM.”
• Student Responses: “I understand the lesson.”
• Asking Questions: “Do you like to read books?”
• Describing Routines: “He always arrives early for class.”

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