Progress Unit 1 - Verb Tense

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1.  They ___________ good students. (be)

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With THEY use ARE.

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Progress Unit 1 - Verb Tense - Quiz

In the Simple Present Tense, action verbs are used to talk about facts, habits or routines. The verb be is used to talk about characteristics, qualities, state and locations.
Complete the following sentences by filling in the blanks using the verbs in parentheses. Consider the affirmative, negative and interrogative forms.

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We’ll put your name on your report, certificate, and leaderboard.
2. What ________ he _________ to be when he grows up? (want)

Explanation

Use DOES with HE, SHE, IT in the interrogative form. The verb doesn't change. In this case, it's WANT.

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3. I __________ a good student. (be)

Explanation

With I use AM.

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4. Susan _____________ her sister Helen. (love)

Explanation

With HE, SHE and IT the verb LOVE has a final S.

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5. We _________________ with John at the bakery. (work)

Explanation

With WE the verb is WORK.

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6.  Bob ___________ math classes. (not enjoy)

Explanation

Use DOESN'T with HE, SHE or IT. Bob is HE. The verb ENJOY doesn't have a final S in the negative form.

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7. _____________ She ______________ hamburgers? (like)

Explanation

Use DOES with HE, SHE, IT in the interrogative form. The verb doesn't change. In this case, it's LIKE.

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8. Why _________ we ________ tell John to use loaf-sugar in some breads? (not tell)

Explanation

In interrogative negative questions use always the contraction form. In this case is DON'T with the subject WE. The verb TELL doesn't change.

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9.  They ___________ good students. (not be)

Explanation

Use ARE + NOT with THEY in the negative form. The contraction is AREN'T.

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10. ______________ they classmates? (not be)

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Always use the contraction AREN'T with THEY in the interrogative negative form.

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 They ___________ good students. (be)
What ________ he _________ to be when he grows up? (want)
I __________ a good student. (be)
Susan _____________ her sister Helen. (love)
We _________________ with John at the bakery. (work)
 Bob ___________ math classes. (not enjoy)
_____________ She ______________ hamburgers? (like)
Why _________ we ________ tell John to use loaf-sugar in some breads?...
 They ___________ good students. (not be)
______________ they classmates? (not be)
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