Grammar_verbs_present_1
- 1.Use the simple present to express regular actions.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 2.This sentence uses the simple present: My brother is going to drive to Montana.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 3.Use the simple present to express an intention.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 4.This sentence expresses an intention: I'm going to visit my friends tomorrow.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 5.This sentence states an intention: I'm going to the movie theater on 5th Ave.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 6.What is wrong with this sentence? Usually, I am going to the grocery store.
- A.
"usually" suggests that the person is going right now
- B.
"usually" suggests a regular action--the simple present is better
- C.
"usually" should be replaced with "always"
- D.
None of the above
- 7.What is wrong with this sentence? Right now I clean my kitchen.
- A.
"my" should be changed to "the"
- B.
"right now" should be followed by a comma
- C.
"right now" suggests current, ongoing activity--the progressive tense is a better choice here
- D.
Both A and B
- 8.The sentence below is incorrect. Select the best way to fix it. Sometimes, I am ordering Chinese food, but usually, I order Korean.
- A.
Sometimes I order Chinese food, but usually, I order Korean.
- B.
Sometimes I'm ordering Chinese food, but usually, I'm ordering Korean.
- 9.The sentence below is incorrect. Select the best way to fix it. When she has a cold, she drink a lot of orange juice.
- A.
When she has a cold, she drinks a lot of orange juice.
- B.
When she have a cold, she drink a lot of orange juice.
- 10.Choose the best sentences.
- A.
I am exercising regularly. Right now, I work on my arm muscles.
- B.
I exercise regularly. Right now, I am working on my arm muscles.
- C.
I exercising regularly. Right now, I working on my arm muscles.
- D.
None of the above are good sentences
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