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Present tenses test 1

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1. Which sentence is correct?

The Present Simple tense is used for routines and habits.. The correct structure is 'subject + verb (s/es)'.

2. Which sentence is correct?

The Present Continuous tense is used for actions happening right now.. The correct structure is 'subject + are + verb-ing'.

3. Choose the correct sentence.

Present Simple is used for facts or permanent situations.. Use 'subject + verb(s)' for he/she/it in Present Simple.

4. Which sentence is correct?

The Present Continuous tense is used for actions happening at the moment of speaking.. Use 'am + verb-ing' with 'I' in Present Continuous.

5. Choose the correct sentence.

Present Simple is used for regular activities or routines.. Use 'subject + verb' in Present Simple.

6. Which sentence is correct?

Present Simple is used for general truths or habitual actions.. Use 'subject + verb(s)' for he/she/it in Present Simple.

7. Choose the correct sentence.

Use 'does not' for negative statements with 'he/she/it' in Present Simple.. The main verb stays in base form after 'does not'.

8. Which sentence is correct?

Present Continuous is used for actions happening at the moment.. The correct negative form is 'am not + verb-ing' for 'I'.

9. Choose the correct sentence.

Present Simple is used for regular actions or routines.. Use 'do not' for negative sentences with 'they' in Present Simple.

10. Which sentence is correct?

Present Continuous is used for actions happening at the moment.. The correct form is 'is + verb-ing' for 'she' in Present Continuous.

11. Choose the correct sentence.

Present Simple is used for habitual actions.. Use 'subject + verb' for 'they' in Present Simple.

12. Which sentence is correct?

Present Continuous is used for temporary situations.. Use 'is + verb-ing' for he/she/it in Present Continuous.

13. Choose the correct sentence.

Present Simple is used for routine activities.. Use 'subject + verb' in Present Simple.

14. Which sentence is correct?

Present Simple is used for repeated actions or habits.. Use 'subject + verb(s)' for he/she/it in Present Simple.

15. Choose the correct sentence.

Present Continuous is used for temporary situations.. The correct form is 'am not + verb-ing' for 'I'.

16. Which sentence is correct?

Present Simple is used for habitual actions.. Use 'subject + verb(s)' for he/she/it in Present Simple.

17. Choose the correct sentence.

Present Continuous is used for actions happening right now.. The correct form is 'are + verb-ing' for 'they'.

Topics:

Present tenses

Past tenses 1

Present perfect

Present tenses 2

Future 1

Future 2

Countable and uncountable nouns

Referring to nouns

Pronouns and referencing

Adjectives and adverbs

Comparing things

The noun pharse

Modals 1

Modals 2

Reported speech

Verb + verb patterns

Likelihood based on conditions 1

Likelihood based on conditions 2

Presositions

Relative clauses

Ways of organising texts

The passive

Linking ideas

Showing your position in a text

Nominalisation in written English