Complete the sentences.
Complete the text with a (+) or (-) verb. Then listen and check.
Complete the You column in the chart. Then write (+) or (-) sentences.
Pronunciation: third person -s a) Circle the word which ends in /ız/.
Listen and check. Then listen again and repeat the words.
This ESL EFL free worksheet contains exercises in the simple present tense. Students read, write, listen to the pronunciation of “iz” and answer the questions. The worksheet has an answer key.
Simple Present Tense
Positive Form
The positive form of the simple present tense simply states a fact or a habit. It uses the base form of the verb for all subjects except the third person singular (he, she, it), where an -s or -es is added to the verb.
Structure:
- I/You/We/They – Verb (base form)
- He/She/It – Verb (base form + s/es)
Examples:
- “I eat breakfast at 7 AM.”
- “She reads the newspaper daily.”
Negative Form
The negative form of the simple present tense indicates that an action is not happening. It is formed by adding ‘do not’ or ‘does not’ before the base form of the verb.
Structure:
- I/You/We/They – Do not + Verb (base form)
- He/She/It – Does not + Verb (base form)
Examples:
- “I do not like cold weather.”
- “He does not play football.”
Questions
Questions in the simple present tense are formed by inverting the subject and the auxiliary verb ‘do/does.’
Structure:
- Do + I/you/we/they + Verb (base form)?
- Does + he/she/it + Verb (base form)?
Examples:
- “Do you speak English?”
- “Does it rain often here?”
Now, let’s organize this information into a table:
| Form | Structure | Example | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Positive | I/You/We/They Verb | “They play tennis.” | Habitual actions |
| Positive | He/She/It Verb+s/es | “He plays tennis.” | General truths |
| Negative | I/You/We/They Do not Verb | “They do not play tennis.” | Non-occurrence of an action |
| Negative | He/She/It Does not Verb | “He does not play tennis.” | Fixed arrangements |
| Question | Do I/you/we/they Verb? | “Do they play tennis?” | Asking about a habit |
| Question | Does he/she/it Verb? | “Does he play tennis?” | Asking about a general truth |
Detailed Usage
Positive Form:
- Habits: “She drinks coffee every morning.”
- General Truths: “The Earth revolves around the Sun.”
- Fixed Arrangements: “The train leaves at 6 PM.”
Negative Form:
- Absence of Habit: “I do not watch TV on weekdays.”
- Denial of a Truth: “He does not believe in ghosts.”
- Non-existent Arrangements: “The museum does not open on Mondays.”
Questions:
- Inquiring about Habits: “Do you exercise regularly?”
- Confirming Truths: “Does the sun rise in the East?”
- Checking Arrangements: “Does the meeting start at 9 AM?”