by Charis Blocker
The simple present tense is a fundamental aspect of English grammar, often used to describe habitual actions, general truths, and fixed arrangements. This quiz will challenge your understanding and application of the simple present tense, helping you to refine your grammar skills. Dive in and see how well you know the simple present tense!
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Simple Present Tense Quiz Questions Overview
1. Which sentence correctly uses the simple present tense?
She is going to the market.
She goes to the market every day.
She went to the market.
She will go to the market.
2. Which of the following is a general truth?
The sun rises in the east.
I am reading a book.
They are playing soccer.
She was cooking dinner.
3. Which verb form is used with ‘he’, ‘she’, and ‘it’ in the simple present tense?
Base form
Base form + s
Base form + ing
Past form
4. Which sentence describes a fixed arrangement?
I am going to the doctor tomorrow.
The train leaves at 6 PM.
She was at the meeting.
They will be attending the event.
5. Which of the following sentences is incorrect?
She works at a bank.
He don’t like ice cream.
They play soccer on weekends.
The earth orbits the sun.
6. Which sentence correctly uses the simple present tense to express a habitual action?
She is watching TV now.
He goes jogging every morning.
They were playing chess.
I will eat dinner at 7 PM.
7. Which of the following sentences is a negative statement in the simple present tense?
She likes chocolate.
They don’t play basketball.
He is reading a book.
I was at the park.
8. Which question is in the simple present tense?
Are you going to the party?
Did you see the movie?
Do you like pizza?
Will you come tomorrow?
9. Which sentence correctly uses the simple present tense for a scheduled event?
The meeting starts at 9 AM.
I am going to the meeting.
They were at the meeting.
She will attend the meeting.
10. Which of the following is an example of a simple present tense sentence?
I am eating breakfast.
She reads books every night.
They were playing outside.
He will travel next week.
11. Which sentence correctly uses the simple present tense to describe a general fact?
Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius.
I am studying for exams.
They were watching a movie.
She will visit her grandmother.
12. Which of the following sentences is in the simple present tense?
I went to the store.
She is cooking dinner.
They play tennis on Sundays.
He will call you later.
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