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Expressing Present Tense Actions and States Quiz

#1

Which sentence is in the present simple tense?

They go to the gym every morning.
Explanation

Describes a habitual action using the base form of the verb.

#2

Which verb form is used to express habitual actions in the present?

Present simple
Explanation

The present simple is used to express habits and general truths.

#3

Which sentence demonstrates the present continuous tense?

I am going to the store later.
Explanation

Describes an action happening at the moment of speaking or in the near future using 'am/is/are + present participle'.

#4

What is the correct form of the verb in the present simple tense for the pronoun 'I'?

go
Explanation

The base form of the verb 'go' is used for 'I' in the present simple tense.

#5

Which of the following expresses a future action using the present simple tense?

He goes to the gym tomorrow.
Explanation

The present simple can be used to describe future events in scheduled or planned contexts.

#6

What is the negative form of the sentence 'She is reading a book' in the present continuous tense?

She isn't reading a book.
Explanation

Negates the action using the contraction 'isn't' for 'is not'.

#7

Which sentence demonstrates the present simple tense being used to state a general truth?

The sun rises in the east.
Explanation

Presents a fact or general truth using the present simple.

#8

In which sentence is the present continuous tense used incorrectly?

He is drives to work every day.
Explanation

Incorrectly uses 'is' with the base form of the verb 'drives'.

#9

Which sentence correctly uses the present perfect tense for an action that happened at an unspecified time in the past?

She has seen that movie already.
Explanation

Indicates completion of an action before now, without specifying when, using 'has/have + past participle'.

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