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.
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:
| Pronoun | Positive Statement | Negative Statement | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | I play tennis every weekend. | I don’t play tennis every weekend. | Do I play tennis every weekend? |
| You | You like chocolate ice cream. | You don’t like chocolate ice cream. | Do you like chocolate ice cream? |
| He/She/It | She works at a bank. | She doesn’t work at a bank. | Does she work at a bank? |
| We | We study English together. | We don’t study English together. | Do we study English together? |
| They | They live in New York City. | They don’t live in New York City. | Do they live in New York City? |
Usage:
- Habitual Actions:
- Use the simple present tense to describe actions that happen regularly or habitually.
- Example: “I brush my teeth twice a day.”
- Use the simple present tense to describe actions that happen regularly or habitually.
- Facts and General Truths:
- Use the simple present tense to state facts or general truths.
- Example: “Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius.”
- Use the simple present tense to state facts or general truths.
- 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.”
- Use the simple present tense to talk about scheduled future events, especially for timetables and schedules.
- State Verbs:
- Use the simple present tense with state verbs to describe ongoing states or conditions.
- Example: “She loves chocolate.”
- Use the simple present tense with state verbs to describe ongoing states or conditions.
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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