Trivia On Present Simple Tense Test! Quiz

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1. I like pizza, but I ................ burger.

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The second sentence should be negative because the first one is positive and the two sentences are linked with the conjunction 'but'.

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This quiz assesses understanding of the Present Simple tense in English. It features sentences requiring correct verb forms, enhancing grammar skills relevant for effective communication. Ideal for learners aiming to master basic tense usage.

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2. Pat .................. a good student.

Explanation

We are describing Pat, so we need the verb to be 'is'.

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3. She .................. my phone number, but she doesn't call me.

Explanation

The first sentence should be positive because the second one is negative, and the two sentences are linked with the conjunction 'but'.

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4. Osama ................ a lot.

Explanation

Again, we change '-y' to '-ies' because the verb ends in a consonant + y (study).

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5. Mirna .................. a problem, so she can't work well.

Explanation

'Mirna' is singular, so the fourth option is wrong. The third option is correct because when you have a problem or when you are worried, you can't work properly.

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6. Her elder brother ................ the bills.

Explanation

The noun 'brother' is singular, so we should add '-s' to the verb. We add only '-s' because the verb ends in a vowel + '-y' (pay).

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7. Peter and Paul's uncle .................. for the United States army.

Explanation

The first option is correct because we are not talking about Peter and Paul but about their uncle. Remember that we don't use the verb to be (am/is/are) with other verbs in the present simple, therefore the third option is wrong.

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8. Our neigbour ................ cars.

Explanation

The third option is correct because the noun 'neighbor' is singular. The verb 'fix' ends in'-x', so we should add '-es' to the verb.

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9. Pierre .............. for the Institute of Molecular Biology in Geneva.

Explanation

We are talking about where Pierre works not about his job title (not about his position at the institute), so the fourth option is wrong. 'Pierre' is singular, so we should add '-s' to the verb.

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10. His wives ..................... too much.

Explanation

The word 'wives' is a plural noun, so the first option is correct. Again, we don't use the verb to be with other verbs in the present simple tense, therefore the fourth option is wrong.

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11. Laura .................. a doctor in a big hospital.

Explanation

We are talking about Laura's job (her position at the hospital) , so we use the verb to be 'is'.

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12. Jenny's daughter and my child .............. to the same school. They're classmates.

Explanation

We are talking about two people, so we should choose the first or the third option. Since they are classmates, so they must be at the same school and in the same class. Therefore, The first option is the correct one.

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13. Jonathan .................. his bedroom.

Explanation

We change '-y' to '-ies' because the verb ends in a consonant + y (tidy).

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14. Hossam's cats ............. milk.

Explanation

The first options is correct because the noun 'cats' is plural.

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15. My grandparents ................ us a lot because they live far away.

Explanation

The fourth option is correct because the noun 'grandparents' is plural. The third option is wrong because when someone lives far away, it is hard to see him or her a lot. (My grandparents visit us a lot because they live near our house.)

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16. Eva ............ ice-creams every noon.

Explanation

'Eva' is singular, so we should add '-s' to the verb. We just add '-s' to the verb because it ends in a vowel + y (buy).

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17. Their fathers ............... the bills.

Explanation

The noun 'fathers' is plural.

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18. My mother's nieces .................... French at school.

Explanation

The first option is correct because we are talking about 'nieces' (a plural noun). The second option is wrong because we don't use 'never' with 'don't' or 'doesn't'.

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19. Choose the correct sentence.

Explanation

The adverb 'always' should come before the main verb. Therefore options 1 and 2 are wrong. The third option is wrong because the noun 'kids' is plural and therefore it's wrong to s to the verb.

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20. Mina is scared of sharks, so he ..................... swimming in the ocean

Explanation

The first sentence should be negative because when you are afraid of sharks, you never swim in the sea. The four option is correct because 'Mina' is singular and we should add '-es' to the verb.

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21. Maram and Sami play volleyball, but  Hani .............. basketball.

Explanation

The third option is correct because 'Hani' is singular. Although the two sentences are linked with the conjunction 'but', the two sentences are positive because we are not talking about the same sport.

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22. Benny and Lara ...................... shopping on Friday.

Explanation

The second option is correct because we are talking about two people. The adverb 'often' comes before the main verb.

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23. Sue ............... at home today.

Explanation

We say 'Sue goes home', 'Sue comes home', 'Sue has a house' or 'Sue has a flat'.

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I like pizza, but I ................ burger.
Pat .................. a good student.
She .................. my phone number, but she doesn't call me.
Osama ................ a lot.
Mirna .................. a problem, so she can't work well.
Her elder brother ................ the bills.
Peter and Paul's uncle .................. for the United States...
Our neigbour ................ cars.
Pierre .............. for the Institute of Molecular Biology in...
His wives ..................... too much.
Laura .................. a doctor in a big hospital.
Jenny's daughter and my child .............. to the same school....
Jonathan .................. his bedroom.
Hossam's cats ............. milk.
My grandparents ................ us a lot because they live far away.
Eva ............ ice-creams every noon.
Their fathers ............... the bills.
My mother's nieces .................... French at school.
Choose the correct sentence.
Mina is scared of sharks, so he ..................... swimming in the...
Maram and Sami play volleyball, but  Hani .................
Benny and Lara ...................... shopping on Friday.
Sue ............... at home today.
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