PRESENT SIMPLEOnline version Listening exercises and cognitive activity by MARIA ALICIA BRUQUE BEJAR 1 She_________ the bus a take to b takes c is taking d took 2 Which of the following sentences is an example of the simple present tense? a She goes to the gym every day. b He is cooking dinner right now. c They were playing football last weekend. d I will go to the store tomorrow. 3 Which statement correctly describes the rule for forming the simple present tense with third-person singular subjects? a Use “do” or “does” before the base form of the verb. b Add “s” or “es” to the base form of the verb. c Use the base form of the verb without any changes. d Add “-ing” to the base form of the verb. 4 What is the primary purpose of the simple present tense in English? a To indicate ongoing actions happening right now. b To show completed actions from the past. c To describe actions that will happen in the future. d To express habits, routines, and general truths. 5 What is the basic structure of a simple present tense sentence for a subject in the third person singular? a Subject + auxiliary verb + base verb. b Subject + base verb + s/es. c Subject + base verb + -ing. d Subject + has/have + past participle.
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