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The Uses of the Simple Present Tense

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Contents (page 1 of 2) page

Handouts

Sample Sentences of the Uses of the Simple Present Tense 3-7

Be: Present Tense, Contractions, Negative Forms, Information Questions 8

Spelling of the –s Form of the Verb 9

Things That Are True in the Present

Worksheet: Gap-Fill Sentences 10

Worksheet: Complete the Sentences with the Correct Form of the Verbs in the Box 11

Handout + Worksheet: Negative Forms of Simple Present Tense 12

Handout + Worksheet: Question Forms Of Simple Present Tense 13

Worksheet/Reading Activity: Truth or Lie? Roger and Salma 14

Worksheet/Reading Activity: Truth or Lie? Jenny 15

Worksheet: Read About Roger and Answer Questions 16

Worksheet: Create Questions From A Story About Salma 17

Worksheet: Create Questions from A story about Jenny 18

Long Lasting Situations (Situations That Will Not Change Soon)



Worksheet: Crossword Puzzle 21

Worksheet: Circle the Correct Form of the Verb 22

Handout + Worksheet: Negative Forms of the Simple Present Tense 23

Handout + Worksheet: Question Forms of the Simple Present Tense 24


Worksheet: Find 2 Nouns for Each Verb. Write Two Sentences 26

Habits and Regular Activities


Handout + Worksheet: Introduction to Frequency Adverbs 28

Handout + Worksheet: More Frequency Adverbs 29

Handout + Worksheet: Be + Frequency Adverbs 30

Handout: Negative Sentence Formation with Frequency Adverbs 31

Handout + Worksheet: Question Formation with Frequency Adverbs 32

Worksheet/Reading Activity: Erica and Paul Play a Guessing Game 33

Worksheet: Adverbs of Frequency Guessing Game 34

Handout + Worksheet: More Frequency Expressions 35

Worksheet: Create Short Dialogues About Household Chores 36

Facts And General Truths

Handout: Example Sentences 37

Worksheet: Complete the sentences with the verbs in the boxes 38

Worksheet: Complete each sentence with the verb in parenthesis 39

Worksheet: Complete each sentence with a verb from the box 40

Worksheet: Complete each sentence with the verb in parenthesis 41

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Contents (page 2 of 2) page

Facts And General Truths



Worksheet/Reading Activity: Facts about Louis Tomlinson 44

Worksheet/Reading Activity: Max and Mia Information Facts about Famous People 45

Worksheet: Information Exchange About Famous People 46-48

Worksheet: Gap-Fill Sentences about English-Speaking Countries (Intermediate Level) 49

Emotional and Physical States, Mental Processes, Existence, Possession

Handout: Sample Sentences 50


Handout + Worksheet: Think About and Think That 52



Worksheet: Write Sentences about Food Likes and Dislikes 55

Worksheet: Create Questions about Food Likes and Dislikes 56

Handout: Non-action Verbs (Intermediate Level) 57

Worksheet: Word Search Puzzle (Intermediate Level) 58

Scheduled Future Events

Handout: Sample Sentences 59

Worksheet: Circle the Correct Form of the Verb in Each Sentence 60



Worksheet: The Week Ahead In Prague, Czech Republic (Intermediate Level) 63

Worksheet: The Week Ahead In Atlanta, Georgia U.S.A. (Intermediate Level) 64

Future Time Clauses

Handout + Worksheet: Example Sentences and Gap-Fill Exercise (Intermediate Level) 65

Worksheet: How Many Sentences Can You Create? (Intermediate Level) 66

Zero and First Conditionals

Handout: Sample Sentences (Intermediate Level) 67

Worksheet: Broken Sentences Activity (Intermediate Level) 68-69

Books, Plays, Films, and Television Shows

Handout: Sample Sentences (Intermediate Level) 70

Worksheet: Can You Guess The Title of These Movies? (Intermediate Level) 71

Answer Key 72-74

Photo and Image Credits 74

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The simple present tense is used to express:

Things that are true in the present

Amanda is 16 years old.

Long lasting situations and things will not change soon

Donna speaks three languages.

John lives in London.

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Habits and regular activities

Theresa plays tennis every Thursday.

Richard often goes to the supermarket on

Maple Street.

Facts and general truths

The sky is blue.

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Emotions, desires, sense perceptions, thoughts, opinions, existence, and

possession.

I love my kitten.

Do you smell something funny?

I have a new car.

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The simple present tense is used to talk about:

Future scheduled events

The plane to Paris leaves at 4:30 p.m.

Books, plays, films, and television shows

The Goldfinch is about a thirteen year old boy who

survives an attack of terrorism in an art museum. The boy finds

himself in possession of a valuable painting.

The story of Dr. Zhivago is available as a novel, a film, and a

television program. It is also a musical play. The movie version

traces the life of Zhivago during World War I and the Russian

Revolution.

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A future time clause uses the simple present tense.

Future time clauses can begin with: before, after, as soon as, until, when.

I will finish this work in the garden before it gets dark.

The simple present tense is used in zero and first conditional sentences.

We use the zero conditional to talk about a result that will always happen.

If water boils, it turns to steam.

We use the first conditional to talk a result that is likely to happen.

If it is a nice day tomorrow, I will go to the beach.

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Be

Present Tense

Negative Be

I am not We are not

You are not You are not

He is not They are not

She is not

It is not

Contractions

Affirmative Negative Negative

Pronoun + Be (Pronoun + Be) + Not Pronoun + (Be + Not)

am I + am = I’m (I + am) + not + I’m not

are

You + are = You’re We + are = We’re They + are = They’re

(You + are) + not = You’re not (We + are) + not = We’re not

(They + are) + not = They’re not

You + (are + not) = You aren’t We + (are + not) = We aren’t

They + (are + not) = They aren’t

is

He + is = He’s She + is = She’s

It + is = It’s

(He + is) + not = He’s not (She + is) + not = She’s not

(It + is ) + not =It’s not

He + (is + not) = He isn’t She + (is + not) = She isn’t It + (is + not) = It isn’t

Yes/No Questions

Is/Are + Subject + Noun

Is Are

+ +

Amanda you

+ +

a teenager? a teenager?

Is/Are + Subject + Adjective

Is Are

+ +

she you

+ +

sixteen? sixteen?

Is/Are + Subject + Place

Is Are

+ +

Amanda you

+ +

at the party? at the party?

Information Questions

Question Word + Is/Are + Subject

Who + is + Amanda? Who is Amanda? Amanda is my daughter.

Where + are + Amanda and her friends?

Where are Amanda and her friends? They are at her birthday party.

How old + is + Amanda? How old is Amanda? She’s sixteen.

When + is + the party? When is the party? It’s at 8:00 p.m.

What + is a party? What is a party? A party is a social event.

Why + is Amanda at the party?

Why is Amanda at the party? Because today is her birthday.

Singular Plural

I am You are He is She is It is

We are You are They are

Amanda is a teenager. She is sixteen.

She is at her birthday party. She’s at the party.

She is not a child. She’s not a child. She isn’t a child.

Where is Amanda?

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The Simple Present Tense Spelling of the –s Form

Add –s to most verbs.

Donna speaks 3

languages.

Add –es to do and go.

Richard often goes to the

supermarket on Maple

Street.

Add –es when the base

form ends in ss, sh, ch, or

x.

A chemist mixes

solutions.

When the base form ends

in a consonant + y, change the –y to –i and

add –es.

An astronomer studies

objects in space.

When the base form ends in a vowel + y, add –s.

Theresa plays tennis

every Thursday.

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The simple present tense is used to express things that are true in the present.

Complete these sentences with the verb in parenthesis in the simple present tense.

Example: Martha _____ (be) 16 years old.

Martha is 16 years old.

1. Martha _________________________ (be) 16 years old.

2. Harry _________________________ (feel) fine today.

3. These shoes _________________________ (belong) to me.

4. This dress _________________________ (cost) too much.

5. Johnathon _________________________ (drive) a Tesla.

6. Sakura _________________________ (come) from Japan.

7. James _________________________ (read) science fiction books.

8. You _______________________ (smoke) too much.

9. They _________________________ (have) a dog and a cat.

10. Mason and I _________________________ (do) Judo.

11. Liam and Elizabeth _________________________ (study) English

12. It _________________________ (be) a beautiful day.

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Complete these sentences with verbs in the box. Use the

correct form of the simple present tense.

Example: Ava _____ the baby carriage. Ava pushes the baby carriage.

1. Ava _________________________ the baby carriage.

2. Madison _________________________ so sad today.

3. Anthony _________________________ to rock music.

4. You _________________________ me ten dollars.

5. They _________________________ a lot of money.

6. The meals in this restaurant _________________________ expensive.

7. Zoey _________________________ fiction novels.

8. Charlotte _________________________ her homework very quickly.

9. Natalie _________________________ the rules in class.

10. Aiden doesn’t _________________________ the rules in class.

be do earn listen look obey(2) owe push read

12 Negative Forms of the Simple Present Tense


Place do not or does not before the simple form of verb.

Affirmative Form Negative Form

I obey the rules in class. I do not obey the rules in class.

Natalie obeys the rules in class. Natalie does not obey the rules in class.

Never add –s or –es to the main verb when using the third person singular.

Negative Form

Natalie does not obey the rules in class.

The negative form of the simple present tense can be expressed with the

contractions don’t and doesn’t.


I obey the rules in class. You don’t obey the rules in class.

Natalie obeys the rules in class. Natalie doesn’t obey the rules in class.

Fill in the blank with do not + verb or does not + verb.

1. These shoes ___________________________ to me. (belong)

2. Mason and I ___________________________ Judo. (do)

3. Zoey ___________________________ fiction novels. (read)

Fill in the blank with don’t + verb or doesn’t + verb.

1. These shoes ___________________________ to me. (belong)

2. Mason and I ___________________________ Judo. (do)

3. Zoey ___________________________ fiction novels. (read)

13 Question Forms of the Simple Present Tense

Yes/No Questions

Yes/No Question Form Short Answer Long Answer

Do you obey the rules in class?

Yes, I do.

Yes, I obey the rules in class.

Does Aiden obey the rules in class?

No, he does not. No, he doesn’t.

No, Aiden does not obey the rules in class.

No, Aiden doesn’t obey the rules in class.


Who asks for information about people.

Wh Word + Third Person Singular Form Of The Verb

Who + obeys the rules in class?

Affirmative Form Information Question Form

Natalie obeys the rules in class. Who obeys the rules in class?

Change this sentence into a yes/no question.

Anthony listens to rock music.

__________________________________________________________________________________________________

Change this sentence into an information question. Use who.

Anthony listens to rock music.

_________________________________________________________________________________________________

Do/Does + Subject + Main Verb

Do + you + obey the rules in class?

Does + Aiden + obey the rules in class?

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The Uses of the Simple Present Tense The simple present tense is used to express things that are true in the present.

Truth or Lie?

Hi, I’m Roger. I am 23

years old. I live in

Baltimore, Maryland. I

share an apartment with

two roommates. I attend

the University of

Baltimore. I study

Physics. I work part time

at the mall. I like to

skateboard when I have

free time.

Truth or Lie?

Roger 23 years old Yes, that’s true.

Roger doesn’t like to

skateboard. No, that’s a lie.

Roger studies Physics.

Yes, that’s true.

Hi, I’m Salma.

I am from Mexico. I live in

New York City now. I work at

Ruby Tuesday restaurant. I

work eight hours a day, five

days a week.

I like my job. I set the tables

and serve breakfast and lunch.

On a busy day, I serve about 50

meals. I meet a lot of people.

I speak a lot of English at

work. I also study English at

night. Sometimes I am tired

after a long day at work. But I

enjoy spending time with the

other students in my class.

Truth or Lie?

Salma works eight hours a

day.

__________________________

Salma meets a lot of people at work.

_________________________

Salma serves breakfast and supper.

_________________________

Salma studies English.

________________________

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Truth or Lie?

Hi, I’m Jenny. I am a mother to Lauren

and a grandmother to Brianna. I live in

Seattle, Washington. Lauren and

Brianna live in Chicago, Illinois with my

son-in-law, Kyle.

I am a retired secretary. Now, I have a

small business on the Internet. I sell

homemade crafts. The colorful aprons

are very popular.

Lauren works in a cupcake shop. She

bakes cupcakes in the morning and

sells the cupcakes in the afternoon.

Brianna attends elementary school.

After school, she practices ballet at ABC

Dance Academy. When her dance

lesson is over, she meets her mother at

the cupcake shop. Lauren always has a

cupcake ready for Brianna. Her favorite

kind of cupcake is called Chocolate

Lover. The Chocolate Lover has

chocolate buttercream frosting and

chocolate chips on top of it.

Truth or Lie?

Lauren lives in Chicago.

________________________

Brianna is Jenny’s daughter.

_______________________

Jenny sells colorful aprons.

________________________

Jenny sells her aprons at the swap meet.

_______________________

Brianna dances.

________________________

Kyle’s favorite cupcake

is Chocolate Lover.

_______________________

Lauren bakes cupcakes

in the morning.

_______________________

Brianna doesn’t like chocolate.

______________________

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There are 2 groups in English class. Sam, Galina, and Ahmed are in one group. Rika,

Anna, and Erik are in another group. Everyone reads a short story about Roger.

Then, each group tries to create questions about the story. They write down as many

questions as they can. The teacher says that this activity has a time limit. The

group that writes down the most questions wins the game.

Hi, I’m Roger. I am 23 years old. I live in Baltimore, Maryland.

I share an apartment with two roommates. I

attend the University of Baltimore. I study Physics. I work part time at the mall. I like to

skateboard when I have free time.

Rika, Anna, and Erik win the game!

Can you answer the questions that this English class created?

How many questions about Roger can

you create?

Group Members: Sam, Galina, Ahmed

How old is Roger?

Does Roger live in Baltimore?

What does Roger study?

Does Roger live in a house?

How many roommates does Roger

have?

Does Roger work at the mall?

How many questions about Roger can

you create?

Group Members: Rika, Anna, Erik

Where does Roger live?

Does Roger study French?

Is Roger a student?

Does Roger live in an apartment?

Does Roger have two roommates?

Is Roger 23 years old?

Where does Roger work?

What does Roger like to do when he has

free time?

What university does Roger attend?

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Read the story about Jenny. Form small groups in your class. Write questions about the

story. The group with the most questions wins the game. Your teacher chooses a time limit.

Hi, I’m Salma. I am from Mexico. I live in New York city now. I work at Ruby Tuesday. It is a restaurant. I work eight hours a day, five days a week. I like my job. I set the tables and serve

breakfast and lunch. On a busy day, I serve about 50 meals. I meet a lot of people. I speak a lot of English at work. I also study English at night. Sometimes I am tired after a long day at work. But I enjoy spending time with the other students in my class.

How many questions about Salma can you create?

Group Members: _____________________________________________________________________________

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story. The group with the most questions wins the game. Your teacher chooses a time limit.

Hi, I’m Jenny. I am a mother to Lauren and a grandmother to Brianna. I live in Seattle, Washington. Lauren and Brianna live in

Chicago, Illinois with my son-in-law, Kyle. I am a retired secretary. Now, I have a small business on the Internet. I sell homemade crafts. The colorful aprons are very popular. Lauren works in a cupcake shop. She bakes cupcakes in the morning and sells the cupcakes in the afternoon. Brianna attends elementary school. After school, she practices ballet at ABC Dance Academy. When her dance lesson is over, she meets her mother at the cupcake shop. Lauren always has a cupcake ready for Brianna. Her favorite kind of cupcake is called Chocolate Lover. The

Chocolate Lover has chocolate buttercream frosting and chocolate chips on top of it.

How many questions about Jenny can you create?

Group Members: ____________________________________________________________________________

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The simple present tense is used to express situations that will not change soon.

Complete these sentences with the verb in parenthesis in the simple present tense. Example: Sally _____ (be) is a vegetarian. Sally is a vegetarian.

1. Sally ____________________ (be) a vegetarian.

2. You ____________________ (live) in Boston.

3. Jacob ____________________ (wear) glasses.

4. Emily ___________________ (have) 2 daughters.

5. I ____________________ (be) Canadian.

6. We ____________________ (play) the piano.

7. Mathew and Hannah ____________________ (like) animals.

8. The store ____________________ (open) at nine o’clock every morning.

9. The store ____________________ (close) at 10 P.M.

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Complete these sentences with the verb in parenthesis in the simple present tense. Example: Ryan _____ (like) soccer. Ryan likes soccer.

1. Ryan ___________________ (like) soccer.

2. William and Ashley ____________________ (own) a home.

3. Justin ____________________ (write) with his left hand.

4. Samuel ____________________ (drink) coffee.

5. Kaitlyn ____________________ (have) red hair.

6. The old man ____________________ (be) wise.

7. Jenna and Anthony ____________________ (be) nice.

8. I ____________________ (like) iced tea.

9. Victoria ____________________ (teach) English.

10. They ____________________ (prefer) eggs and bacon for breakfast.

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Across

3. Lucas _____ coins.

6. Melanie and Kimberly _____ tea with lemon.

7. Gabrielle _____ nail polish.

8. Jordan _____ meat.

Down

1. Olivia _____ at Macy’s department store.

2. Brian _____ apple pie.

4. Chase and Cole _____ to go fishing.

5. Ben _____ Vanessa.

works

eats

loves

like

trusts

wears

collects

drink

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Circle the most appropriate verb.

Example: Dylan snore/snores a lot. Dylan snore/snores a lot.

1. Dylan snore/snores a lot.

2. Cody fear/fears nothing.

3. Roger hate/hates milk.

4. Riley have/has two guinea pigs.

5. Sean and Madison rent/rents a house.

6. My uncle wear/wears a hearing aid.

7. Abigail like/likes mushrooms.

8. Samantha walk/walks to work.

9. Liz and Ashley have/has red bicycles.

10. My grandparents take/takes pills in the morning.

11. You is/are a scientist.

12. I like/likes lemonade.

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Negative Forms of the Simple Present Tense The simple present tense is used to express situations that will not change soon.



I like lemonade. I do not like lemonade.

Riley has a guinea pig. Riley does not have a guinea pig.


Negative Form

Riley does not have a guinea pig.




I like lemonade. I don’t like lemonade.

Riley has a guinea pig. Riley doesn’t have a guinea pig.


1. Samantha ___________________________ to work. (walk)

2. Jordan and his wife ___________________________ meat. (eat)


1. Samantha ___________________________ to work. (walk)

2. Jordan and his wife ___________________________ meat. (eat)

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Question Forms of the Simple Present Tense The simple present tense is used to express situations that will not change soon.

Yes/No Questions


How many asks for information about quantity.

How many + Direct Object (Countable Noun) Do/Does

+ Subject + Main Verb

How many + guinea pigs does Riley + have?


Riley has two guinea pigs. How many guinea pigs does Riley have?


Donald and Joyce own a vacation home.

__________________________________________________________________________________________________

Change this sentence into an information question. Use how many.

Donald and Joyce own one vacation home.

_________________________________________________________________________________________________

Do/Does

+ Subject + Main Verb + Direct Object (Countable Noun)

Do + you + like + lemonade?

Does + Riley + have + two guinea pigs?


Do you like lemonade?

Yes, I do.

Yes, I like lemonade.

Does Riley have three guinea pigs?

No, she does not. No, she doesn’t.

No, Riley does not have three guinea pigs.

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Across

2. Seth and Amber _____ (own) a vacation home in Spain.

4. My cats _____ (scratch) the furniture.

5. Michelle _____ (go) to school.

8. Lisa always _____ (buy) cosmetics.

9. Steven _____ (work) downtown.

Down

1. Claire _____ (do) the housework for her grandmother.

3. Wyatt _____ (manage) a Mc Donald’s restaurant.

6. Mariah _____ (eat) raw onions.

7. The soldiers _____ (guard) the office of the prime minister

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bus driver

fitness instructor Find 2 nouns for each verb. Write 2 sentences. Example: lives _____________________ lives John lives in London. lives _____________________ lives Marie lives in Paris.

1. works _________________________________________________________________________________

works ________________________________________________________________________________

2. speaks ________________________________________________________________________________

speaks ________________________________________________________________________________

3. rents _________________________________________________________________________________

rents _________________________________________________________________________________

4. is ____________________________________________________________________________________

is ___________________________________________________________________________________

5. wears _______________________________________________________________________________

wears________________________________________________________________________________

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The simple present tense is used to express habits and regular activities.

Complete these sentences with the verb in parenthesis in the simple present tense.

Example: Jimmy always _____ (eat) breakfast.

Jimmy always eats breakfast.

1. Brandon usually _________________________ (watch) television in the evening.

2. Jennifer _________________________ (see) her cousin Austin twice a year.

3. Jordan never _________________________ (forget) to do his homework.

4. You _________________________ (wash) your hair three times a week.

5. Haley often ____________________ (do) the dishes after supper.

6. Luke _________________________ (play) soccer every Saturday.

7. I frequently ____________________ (take) the bus to work.

8. The bell _________________________ (ring) every hour.

9. Kimberly usually ____________________ (study) at the library.

10. Paige seldom _________________________. (cry)

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The Uses of the Simple Present Tense Introduction to Frequency Adverbs


I always eat toast for breakfast. Bob usually eats toast for breakfast. You often eat toast for breakfast. Pat sometimes eats toast for breakfast. They seldom eat toast for breakfast. Jennifer rarely eats toast for breakfast. Fred never eats toast for breakfast.

Sun. Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat.

always

usually

often

sometimes

seldom

rarely

never

Complete the sentences using the information in the chart and the correct form of watch.

Sun. Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat.

Jim

Amelia

We

Liam

Ava and Henry

Owen and I

You

1. Liam sometimes watches television in the evening. 2. We ___________________________ television in the evening. 3. You ___________________________ television in the evening. 4. Jim ___________________________ television in the evening. 5. Amelia ___________________________ television in the evening. 6. Owen and I ___________________________ television in the evening. 7. Ava and Henry __________________________ television in the evening.

Subject + Frequency Adverb

+ Verb

I always eat

Bob usually eats

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The Uses of the Simple Present Tense More Frequency Adverbs


Frequency Positive Adverb

100% always, constantly, habitually

95% - 99% almost always

90% usually, normally, regularly

75% frequently, generally

60% often

50% sometimes

40% occasionally

Negative

20% rarely, seldom, infrequently

10% almost never, hardly ever

0% never, do/does not ever

What percentage of time do these people do these things? Example: Jackson normally has pancakes for breakfast. _______ Jackson normally has pancakes for breakfast. 90%

1. Emma frequently goes to the gym on Saturdays. _______

2. Lucas often surfs the Internet at work. _______

3. Chloe occasionally eats junk food. _______

4. Mason seldom watches the news on television. _______

5. Jack sometimes forgets his brother’s birthday. _______

6. Scarlett does not ever drink coffee. _____

7. Ellie almost always eats lunch in the cafeteria. _______

8. Connor hardly ever goes to the beach. _______

9. Sophia always goes to bed before 10 p.m. _____

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The Uses of the Simple Present Tense Be + Frequency Adverbs


I am always on time for class. You are usually on time for class. Anna is often on time for class. Kylie and Brooklyn are sometimes late for class. Gavin is seldom on time for class. Brandon and Carter are rarely late for class.

Logan is never on time for class.

Use the information in the table to answer the questions.

Norah usually late for appointments with the dentist

Rick seldom on time for appointments with the doctor.

Rachel always on time for appointments at the hair salon.

Daniel never on time for appointments with the accountant.

Tyler rarely late for appointments with his boss

Stella often on time for appointments at the nail salon

Charlie sometimes late for appointments with his clients

1. Who is usually late for appointments with the dentist? Norah is usually late for her dentist appointments.

2. Who is never on time for appointments with the accountant?

__________________________________________________________________________________________________

3. Who is rarely late for appointments with his boss?

__________________________________________________________________________________________________

4. Who is always on time for appointments at the hair salon?

__________________________________________________________________________________________

Subject + Be + Frequency Adverb

I am always

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The Uses of the Simple Present Tense Negative Sentence Formation with Frequency Adverbs


In a negative sentence, most frequency adverbs come in front of the negative verb.

Subject + Frequency Adverb + Negative Verb + Main Verb

Alison + usually + doesn’t + eat breakfast.

Julian + sometimes + isn’t + on time for class.

Subject + Frequency Adverb + Don’t/Doesn’t + Main Verb

Alison

+ usually

often frequently

generally

sometimes occasionally

+ doesn’t + eat breakfast.

Subject + Frequency Adverb + Aren’t/Isn’t + Main Verb

Julian

usually

often

frequently generally

sometimes occasionally

isn’t on time for class.

Always and ever come before the main verb.

Subject + Negative Verb + Frequency Adverb + Main Verb

Skylar + doesn’t + always + eat breakfast.

Charles + isn’t + ever on time for class.

Negative adverbs are not used with a negative verb.

Correct Incorrect

Richard never eats junk food. Richard doesn’t never eat junk food.

Do not use these adverbs with a negative verb.

seldom

rarely hardly ever

almost never not ever

never

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Question Formation with Frequency Adverbs


Yes/No Questions

Do/Does + Subject + Frequency Adverb Main Verb

Do + you + always eat breakfast?

Does + Allison + usually eat breakfast?

Do + you + ever eat breakfast?

Does + Allison + ever eat breakfast?

Are/Is + Subject + Frequency Adverb Main Verb

Are + you + sometimes late for class?

Is + Julian + sometimes late for class?

Are + you + ever late for class?

Is + Julian + ever late for class?


Wh Word + Do/Does + Subject + Frequency Adverb + Main Verb

What + do + you + normally + eat for breakfast?

What + does + Jackson + normally + eat for breakfast?

Wh Word + Do/Does + Subject + Frequency Adverb + Main Verb

What + do + you + always + do before you go to bed?

What + does + Tyler + rarely + do before he goes to bed?

Use these sentences to form questions. What + Do/Does + Frequency Adverb + Main Verb.

1. You always eat a sandwich for lunch. What do you always eat for lunch?

2. Tyler sometimes eats a cookie before he goes to bed.

3. Martha and Jim seldom drink tea at night.

4. Bob usually eats toast for breakfast.

Use these sentences to form questions. Do/Does + Subject + Ever + Main Verb

1. Jack sometimes forgets his appointments. Does Jack ever forget his appointments?

2. Those children never take a bath in the morning.

3. Mary never washes her car.

Use these sentences to form questions. Are/Is + Subject + Frequency Adverb + Main Verb

1. Anna is often on time for class. Is Anna often on time for class?

2. Christine is usually late for parties.

3. They are often at work in the afternoon.

Use these sentences to form questions. Are/Is + subject + Ever + Main Verb

1. Patty is sometimes late for her appointments. Is Patty ever late for her appointments?

2. Russ is never on time for meetings.

3. Logan and Larry are never on time for class.

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The Uses of the Simple Present Tense The simple present tense is used to express habits and regular activities.

Erica and Paul Play a Guessing Game Erica and Paul complete the sentences with true information about their lives. They

write answers to each sentence in the space provided. They keep their answers secret from one another.

Erica chooses a sentence and reads one of

her answers. Paul tries to guess which sentence her answer comes from.

Erica: go dancing Paul: You always go dancing on Saturday night. Erica: Yes, that is correct.

Paul receives 1 point. Paul chooses a sentence and reads his answer. Erica tries to guess which sentence

his answer comes from.

Paul: buy groceries Erica: You sometimes buy groceries on Monday afternoon. Paul: No, That is incorrect.

Erica does not receive a point.

Erica and Paul continue the game. Erica: call my best friend.

Paul: You never call your best friend on Sunday morning. Erica: Yes, That is correct. Paul receives 1 point.

Paul: get a haircut

Erica: You never get a haircut on Sunday morning. Paul: No, that is incorrect. Erica does not receive a point.

Erica and Paul continue the game. Right now, Paul is winning.

Guessing Game

Name: Erica

1. I always go dancing on Saturday

night.

2. I sometimes play tennis on Monday

afternoon.

3. I never call my best friend on

Sunday morning.

Guessing Game

Name: Paul

1. I always go to a restaurant on

Saturday night.

2. I sometimes get a haircut on Monday

afternoon.

3. I never buy groceries on Sunday

morning.

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The Uses of the Simple Present Tense The simple present tense is used to express habits and regular activities.

Guessing Game Complete the sentences with true information about your life. Work with a partner. Keep your answers a secret. Your partner reads one of his/her answers. You have to

guess which sentence the answer comes from. You receive one point for each correct guess. Your teacher will give you a time limit.

Name: _______________________________________

1. I always ______________________________ on Saturday night.

2. I usually ______________________________ in the living room.

3. I often ______________________________ on Saturday afternoon.

4. I sometimes _____________________________ in a restaurant.

5. I seldom ______________________________ on Monday morning.

6. I rarely ______________________________ in class.

7. I never ______________________________ when it snows.

8. I hardly ever ______________________________ at my parent’s house.

9. I always ______________________________ in the morning.

10. I never ______________________________ in the bathroom.

My Scorecard

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Other Frequency Expressions The simple present tense is used to express habits and regular activities.

Melissa takes a shower every day. Todd runs in the park every other day.

The postman delivers the mail to our house once a day.

Terry goes to yoga class twice a week. Terry goes to yoga class two times a week.

Mary goes to a rock concert every once in a while.

Phillip visits his grandparents in California every so often.

Every second/minute/hour/day/month/year Every other day/week/month/year

Once a day/week/month/year Twice a day/week/month/year One two three… times a week

Every once and a while Every so often

Answer these questions.

1. How often do you sleep late in the morning? ___________________________________________

2. How often do you read your email? ____________________________________________________

3. How often do you make a mistake? ____________________________________________________

4. How often do you exercise? ____________________________________________________________

5. How often do you drink coffee at Starbucks? ___________________________________________

6. How often do you make a phone call? _________________________________________________

7. How often do you eat donuts? _________________________________________________________

Terry goes to yoga class twice a week. Terry goes to yoga class two times a week.

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Other Frequency Expressions The simple present tense is used to express habits and regular activities.

Household Chores

Create short dialogues using the information below.

Example 1:

Student A: How often does Sophie load the dishwasher? Student B: Sophie loads the dishwasher three times a week. Example 2:

Student A: How often does Zachary mow the yard? Student B: Zachary mows the yard twice a month.

Sophie

load the dishwasher

three times a week

Zachary

mow the yard

twice a month

Lucy

shop for food

once a week

Dawn

clean out her closet

every three years

Savannah

iron the clothes

every so often

William

make his bed

every morning

Jeffrey

clean the toilet

four times a year

Brooke

dust the furniture

twice a year

Eric

take out the trash

every night

Destiny

hang the washing

never

Megan

cook

three times a day

Shannon

set the table

seven times a week

Luke

wash the clothes

every once and a

while

Heather

clean the kitchen

every Saturday

morning

Nathan

shovel snow

once a week in

January

Laura

vacuum the carpet

three times a month

Angela

mop the bathroom floor

every month

Kevin

shop for cleaning supplies

every month

Gavin

clean out the refrigerator

every so often

Tracy

fold the clean laundry

every week

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The Simple Present Tense

The simple present tense is used to express facts and general truths.

Tiger cubs leave their

mother when they are 2 years old.

Clouds of poison gas surround the planet

Jupiter.

A red blood cell carries

oxygen around the body.

Plants convert carbon

dioxide into food.

Water covers 70% of the

earth’s surface.

Wind power turns wind

into other forms of energy.

A chemist mixes

solutions.

An astronomer studies

objects found in space.

The earth goes around the

sun.

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Complete these sentences with the verbs in the boxes above. Use the correct form of the simple present tense. Example:

Tiger cubs _____ their mothers when they are 2 years old. Tiger cubs leave their mothers when they are 2 years old.

1. Tiger cubs _________________________ their mothers when they

are 2 years old.

2. Clouds of poison gas _________________________ the planet Jupiter.

3. A red blood cell _________________________ oxygen around the body.

4. Plants _________________________ carbon dioxide into food.

5. Water _________________________ 70% of the earth’s surface.

6. Wind power _________________________ wind into other forms of energy.

7. A chemist _________________________ solutions.

8. An astronomer _________________________ objects found in space.

9. The earth _________________________ around the sun.

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Complete each sentence with the verb in parenthesis in the simple present tense.

Example:

A cow sleeps (sleep) while standing up.

1.

A clock _________________________ (measure) hours, minutes and seconds.

2.

Body fat ________________________ (increase) the chance of having a heart attack.

3.

Flying fish _________________________ (glide) for hundreds of meters.

4.

Food _________________________ (contain) chemical energy.

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Complete each sentence with a verb from the box. Use the simple present tense.

Example:

A cow sleeps while standing up.

1.

The Nile and the Amazon _______________ the

longest rivers in the world.

2.

An antibiotic _______________ bacteria.

3.

Muscle cramps _______________ common sports

injuries.

4.

Many photographers _______________ film cameras instead of digital cameras.

prefer include fight be sleep

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Example: The human body _____ (have) 206 bones.

The human body has 206 bones.

1. The human body _______________ (have) 206 bones.

2. We _______________ (use) time to order events in the past, present, and future.

3. Electric eels _______________ (produce) strong electric shocks.

4. A candle flame _______________ (burn) at 1000 degrees Celsius.

5. Dogs ________________ (perform) many useful tasks for humans.

6. The planet Mars _______________ (experience) dust storms.

7. A tornado _______________ (have) a funnel.

8. Hurricanes _______________ (form) in tropical areas.

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Negative Forms of the Simple Present Tense (Facts and General Truths)

Place do not or does not before the simple form of the verb.


Human bodies have 206 bones. Human bodies do not have 342 bones.

The human body has 206 bones. The human body does not have 342 bones.


Negative Form

The human body does not have 342 bones.



Negative Form

Human bodies don’t have 342 bones.

The human body doesn’t have 342 bones.


1. Oil and water ___________________________. (mix)

2. A candle flame ___________________________ at 1000 degrees Celsius. (burn)

3. Hurricanes ___________________________ in polar areas. (form)


1. Oil and water ___________________________. (mix)

2. A candle flame ___________________________ at 1000 degrees Celsius. (burn)

3. Hurricanes ______________________________ in polar areas. (form)

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Question Forms of the Simple Present Tense (Facts and General Truths)

Yes/No Questions


Do + hurricanes + form in tropical areas?

Does + a tornado + have a funnel?


Do hurricanes form in tropical areas? Yes, they do. Yes, hurricanes form in tropical areas.

Does a hurricane have a funnel? No, it does not. No, it doesn’t.

No, a hurricane does not have a funnel.

Do tornadoes have a funnel? Yes, they do. Yes, tornadoes have a funnel.

Information Questions Where asks for information about a place.

Where + Do/Does

+ Subject + Main Verb

Where + do hurricanes + form?


Hurricanes form in tropical areas. Where do hurricanes form?


The planet Mars experiences dust storms.

__________________________________________________________________________________________________

Change this sentence into an information question. Use where.

Dust storms occur on the planet Mars.

_________________________________________________________________________________________________

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The Simple Present Tense The simple present tense is used to express facts.

Facts about Louis Tomlinson

Louis Tomlinson is a member of the boy band called One Direction. He is from Doncaster, South Yorkshire, in England. His date of birth is December 24, 1991. He has many occupations. He is a singer, songwriter, footballer, and actor. As a musician, he sings and plays guitar and keyboards. When he is not busy with his music, he plays football for the Doncaster Rovers. His position is defender.

Name Louis Tomlinson

Occupations singer, songwriter, footballer, actor

Country England

Date of Birth December 24, 1991

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Mia and Max Exchange Facts about Famous People

Student A Mia

Dr. Michio Kaku

Occupation physicist

Country United States

Date of Birth January 24, 1947

Mia has facts about Dr. Kaku. She needs facts about Rihanna. She asks Max about Rihanna.

Mia: Who is that lady? Max: That is Rihanna. Mia: What does she do? Max: She is a singer and songwriter. Mia: Where is she from? Max: She is from Barbados. Mia: What is her date of birth? Max: Her date of birth is February 20, 1988. Mia: How old is she? Max: She is _____ years old.

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Student B Bradley

Name Rihanna

Occupation singer and songwriter

Country Barbados

Date of Birth February 20, 1988

Max has facts about Rihanna. He needs facts about Dr. Kaku. He asks Mia about Dr. Kaku. Max: Who is that man? Mia: That is Dr. Michio Kaku Max: What does he do? Mia: He is a physicist. Max: Where is he from? Mia: He is from the United States. Max: What is his date of birth? Mia: His date of birth is January 24, 1947. Max: How old is he? Mia: He is _____ years old.

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Information Exchange Facts about Famous People

Student A

Name Emma Watson Anderson Cooper

Occupation actress journalist

Country England United States

Date of Birth

April 15, 1990 June 3, 1967

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Student B

Name Cristiano Ronaldo Anne-Sophie Mutter

Occupation footballer violinist

Country Portugal Germany

Date of Birth

February 5, 1985 June 29, 1963

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Student A

Name Brian Schmidt Tilda Swinton

Occupation astrophysicist actress

Country Australia England

Date of Birth February 24, 1967 November 5, 1960

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Student B

Name Yao Ming Pope Francis

Occupation basketball player religious leader

Country China Argentina

Date of Birth

September 12, 1980 December 17, 1936

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Find facts about these famous people on the Internet. Do an information exchange with a

classmate.

Student A

Name Ichiro Suzuki Barbara Palvin

Occupation

Country

Date of Birth

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Student B

Name Justin Bieber Thierry Henry

Occupation

Country

Date of Birth

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The simple present tense is used to express

facts and general truths.

Here are some facts about these English

speaking countries: Australia, Canada,

England, Ireland, and the United States.

Complete each sentence with the verb in parenthesis in the simple present tense. 1. Australia ____________________ (have) over

750 different reptile species.

2. Mount Kosciuszko in Australia ____________________ (stand) 7310 feet above sea level.

3. Many indigenous people ____________________ (live) in Australia including the Australian

Aborigines and the Torres Straight Islanders.

4. Canada ____________________ (feature) the longest coastline in the world.

5. Many Canadians ____________________ (speak) English and French.

6. Ten provinces and 3 territories ____________________ (make) up the country of Canada.

7. England ____________________ (include) many small islands such as the Isle of Wight.

8. England ____________________ (use) the pound sterling as its currency.

9. Ireland ____________________ (cover) five-sixths of the island of the same name.

10. There _______________ (be) over 4.56 million people living in Ireland.

11. Most of the world’s tornadoes ____________________ (occur) in the Midwest section of the United

States.

12. The United States ____________________ (consume) more petroleum than any other country in the

world.

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The simple present tense is used to express emotions, desires, sense perceptions,

thoughts, opinions, existence, and possession.

Emotions Desires Senses

love, hate, like, dislike want, need, desire smell, see, hear, taste, sound,

I love my kitten. I want a chocolate

donut right now.

Do you smell something

funny?

Thoughts Opinions Existence and Possession

know, understand, remember, think about

believe, prefer, think that, agree,

disagree

be, belong, have, own, possess

I think about my family every day. Benjamin thinks

that Amber is very

pretty.

This is my new car.

I have a new car.

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thoughts, opinions, existence, and possession.

Put the verbs into the crossword puzzle.

Across Down

1. I think that David is very intelligent. 2. Nancy hates sports.

4. I hear a bird singing. 3. This salad tastes delicious.

6. Marjorie wants to play tennis with

Frank.

4. Shirley has a new dress.

7. I believe that you really love me. 5. Kenneth doesn’t understand a word of

Japanese.

9. Those dirty shoes smell terrible. 8. Mom and Dad, this is my new boyfriend,

Clarence.

11. Mr. and Mrs. Jones have a nice house. 10. Ronald likes to eat fish for supper.

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The Simple Present Tense The simple present tense is used to express thoughts and opinions.

Think About and Think That

To express ideas about people and things, use think about.

To express opinions, use think that. People often omit that after think when

speaking.

I think about my family every day. I think that golf is boring.

I think golf is boring.

Fill in the blanks with about or that.

1. Hazel thinks ____________ the food at Delmonico’s Restaurant is delicious.

2. My grandfather often thinks ____________ retirement.

3. Sometimes Josh thinks ____________ becoming an actor.

4. Norman thinks ____________ basketball is interesting.

5. Carl always thinks ____________ an idea before he makes a decision.

6. Wilma thinks ____________ Mrs. Dalloway is a great novel.

7. Walter gets goose bumps when he thinks ____________ Ruth.

8. Annie and Harold think ____________ people in this town are friendly.

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Negative Forms of the Simple Present Tense


thoughts, and opinions, existence, and possession.



I like cats. I do not like cats.

Billy likes cats. Billy does not like cats.


Negative Form

Billy does not like cats.




I like cats. You don’t like cats.

Billy likes cats. Billy doesn’t like cats.


1. Ava ___________________________ cats. (like)

2. Carter and Nora ___________________________ a pet. (have)


1. Harper ___________________________ a pet. (want)

2. My friends ___________________________ that cats are good pets. (think)

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Question Forms of the Simple Present Tense



Yes/No Questions


Do you want a chocolate donut for breakfast?

Yes, I do.

Yes, I want a chocolate donut for breakfast.

Does Roger want a chocolate donut for breakfast?


No, Roger does not want a chocolate donut for breakfast.

No, Roger doesn’t want a chocolate donut for breakfast.

Information Questions What asks for specific information.


What + do you want for breakfast?


I want a chocolate donut for breakfast. What do you want for breakfast?


Henry likes chocolate donuts.

__________________________________________________________________________________________________

Change this sentence into an information question.

Lillian prefers coffee and a piece of toast for breakfast.

_________________________________________________________________________________________________


Do + you + want a chocolate donut for breakfast?

Does + Roger + want a chocolate donut for breakfast?

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Food Likes and Dislikes

Likes Preferences Dislikes

James feta cheese cheddar cheese cottage cheese

Mary biscuits bagels white bread

Robert juice cola energy drinks

Linda cereal oatmeal grits

John zucchini refried beans squash

Sandra granola bars popcorn rice cakes

Richard frankfurters ham bologna

Barbara chicken noodle soup chicken gumbo cream of chicken

soup

Write sentences according to the model.

Model: James likes feta cheese but prefers cheddar cheese. He doesn’t like cottage

cheese.

1. _______________________________________________________________________________________

2. _______________________________________________________________________________________

3. _______________________________________________________________________________________

4. _______________________________________________________________________________________

5. _______________________________________________________________________________________

6. _______________________________________________________________________________________

7.________________________________________________________________________________________

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The simple present tense is used to express opinions and preferences.

Likes Preferences Dislikes

James feta cheese cheddar cheese cottage cheese

Mary biscuits bagels white bread

Robert juice cola energy drinks

Linda cereal oatmeal grits

John zucchini refried beans squash

Sandra granola bars popcorn rice cakes

Richard frankfurters ham bologna

Barbara chicken noodle soup chicken gumbo cream of chicken

soup

Write a question for each answer based on the information in the table. Example: Q: ________________________ Q: What does James like?

A: James likes feta cheese. A: James likes feta cheese.

1. Q: ____________________________________________________________________________________

No, Richard does not like bologna.

2. Q: ____________________________________________________________________________________

Sandra prefers popcorn.

3. Q: ____________________________________________________________________________________

Yes, Robert likes juice.

4. Q: ___________________________________________________________________________________

No, he prefers cheddar cheese.

5. Q: ____________________________________________________________________________________

No, Linda doesn’t prefer grits.

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thoughts, opinions, existence, possession, measurement, and appearance. These are

non-action verbs.

Emotions Desires Sense Perceptions

admire fear adore hate

amaze hope appreciate like

astonish love bother mind (bother) detest regret

dislike respect envy surprise

trust

desire need

want wish

feel hear

notice observe

perceive see

sound like

smell taste

Thoughts Opinions Existence

assume estimate

guess

know imagine mean

mind presume

realize recognize remember

see (understand) suppose

think about understand

wonder

agree believe

consider

disagree feel (believe)

prefer

think (believe) think that

be consist of

exist

include

Possession Measurement Appearance

belong contain

have own

possess

cost estimate

equal weigh

appear look

represent resemble

seem

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thoughts, opinions, existence, possession, measurement, and appearance.

Read the sentences below and find the verbs in the word search puzzle.

1. Melinda weighs herself every morning. 2. These shoes don’t belong to me.

3. Randy belongs to a running club. 4. This medicine contains caffeine. 5. Fred owes Barney ten dollars.

6. This bicycle costs too much. 7. Joanna perceives herself to be an independent woman. 8. I’m not going to presume to tell you how to do your job.

9. The jury considers the evidence before it reaches a verdict. 10. The contractors estimate how much the renovation will cost.

11. The price of dinner includes dessert. 12. Do you want to come along? I suppose so. 13. Senator Jones represents the state of Kentucky.

14. The nurses observe this patient constantly. 15. Marvin deeply regrets what he said to you.

16. Many people desire wealth. 17. I admire his courage. 18. Larry feels sick.

19. Judy looks beautiful. 20. I don’t believe you.

O B S E R V E T O A I F S P E

L O O K S Z O R O A S N E B T

S G N O L E B Q B H I R Q E A

E G Q D R H R N G A C B N L M

V M P E E S A I T E S Z F O I

E T E S P H E N I K K L S N T

I E R I R W O V A G O E E G S

L S I R E C E A F S D B Y E E

E O M E S S H J A U O W E S F

B P D V E S V J L L Y G B S R

T P A E N U E C S T E R G E R

L U V W T W N P R E S U M E W

O S X G S I C O S T S K B L A

C O N S I D E R S D V J V F I

W L I G P F R W E N X Y W X O

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The simple present tense is used to talk about scheduled future events.

The plane to Paris leaves at

4:30 p.m.

The bus stops at the

corner every 15 minutes.

Ralph has an

appointment with the dentist on Monday.

Ann and Roy celebrate

their 25th wedding anniversary next month.

The Royal Hospital Chelsea Flower Show begins in London on

Tuesday.

The Buenos Aires Tango Festival ends on Sunday

night.

My chemistry test is on

Wednesday.

My best friend comes to

visit me next week. The Mozart Music Festival

takes place in Vienna

next Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.

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The plane to Paris leaves at 4:30 p.m.

Circle the correct form of the verb in each

sentence.

1. My train (leave/ leaves) at 11:00 a.m.

2. The bus (stop/stops) here every thirty minutes.

3. We (drive/drives) to Birmingham tomorrow morning.

4. We (arrive/arrives) in Chicago at 9:00 p.m.

5. Our school summer vacation (start/starts) in June.

6. My aunt (come/comes) to visit me every Thursday afternoon.

7. Harry (return/returns) to Boston on Friday.

8. The lesson (end/ends) at 7:00 p.m.

9. Jessica (have/has) yoga class tomorrow morning.

10. The buses (run/runs) every 30 minutes.

11. My best friend’s birthday (is/are) on Tuesday.

12. The Picasso exhibit (open/opens) next weekend.

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Negative Forms of the Simple Present Tense




I return to Paris on Friday morning. I do not return to Paris on Friday morning.

The plane lands in Paris at 7:00 a.m. The plane does not land in Paris at 7:00 a.m.


Negative Form

The plane does not land in Paris at 7:00 a.m.




I return to Paris on Friday morning. I don’t return to Paris on Friday morning.

The plane lands in Paris at 7:00 a.m. The plane doesn’t land in Paris at 7:00 a.m.


1. Michelle ___________________________ to Nice tomorrow. (return)

2. Ariel and Paul ___________________________ for Vietnam on

Sunday. (leave)


1. Air France flight number 1046 ________________________ Paris, France at 4:04 p.m. and (depart)

2. Flight numbers 1052 and 1065 ___________________________ at Charles de Gaulle Airport. (land)

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Question Forms of the Simple Present Tense


Yes/No Questions


Do you have an appointment with the dentist on Monday?

Yes, I do.

Yes, I have an appointment with the dentist on Monday.

Does Luke have an appointment with the dentist on Monday?


No, Luke does not have an appointment with the dentist on Monday.

No, Luke doesn’t have an appointment with the dentist on Monday.


When asks for information about time.


When + does Luke have an appointment with the dentist?


Luke has an appointment with the dentist on Monday.

When does Luke have an appointment with the dentist?


Melissa has an appointment with the hair dresser at 2:30.

__________________________________________________________________________________________________

Change this sentence into an information question.

Brian has an appointment with the doctor tomorrow.

_________________________________________________________________________________________________


Do + you + have an appointment with the dentist on Monday?

Does + Luke + have an appointment with the dentist on Monday?

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The Week Ahead in Prague, Czech Republic

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

The Art

Nouveau Exhibition

opens at the Municipal

House.

Dinner

and Mozart

Night continues at Café

Mozart.

The

National Marionette

Theater presents Don Giovanni.

The New

Prague Dance

Festival Begins.

The Money

Exhibition opens at

the National Museum.

Prague

Museum Night is

tonight.

Aspects of Alice opens at the

Black Light Theater.

When do these events take place?

1. Thursday An exhibition presents the history of currencies, commerce, and banking.

2. _________________________ Puppets perform a famous opera.

3. _________________________ Many museums open for free on this special night.

4. _________________________ Actors perform a play based on Alice in Wonderland by Lewis

Carroll.

5. _________________________ An exhibition of late 19th century Czech and European art

takes place in a historic building.

6. __________________________ Dancers perform many styles of dance including classic,

contemporary, jazz, hip-hop and folk.

7. _________________________ A café hosts an enjoyable evening of classical music and fine

food.

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The Week Ahead in Atlanta, Georgia

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

The

American Civil War

Exhibition opens at the

Atlanta History

Center.

The

Atlanta Film

Festival begins.

The

Atlanta Dogwood

Arts Festival continues.

The Lion King opens at the Fox

Theater.

The Georgia

Renaissance Festival

begins.

Bruce

Springsteen and the E

Street Band perform at The

Amphitheater.

The

Atlanta Jazz

Festival ends tonight.

When do these events take place?

1. Tuesday You can see Dogwood trees in the spring at this art festival in the park.

2. _________________________This is the last night that you can listen to some wonderful jazz

musicians.

3. ________________________ An exhibition about the American Civil War takes place in a

history museum.

4. _________________________You can see a production of a Broadway musical at a beautiful

theater.

5. _________________________ A medieval European country fair takes place in the southern

United States.

6. _________________________ Cinemas present a variety of films including documentaries,

narratives, and animation.

7. _________________________ A classic rock and roll band performs.

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A future time clause uses the simple present tense. Future time clauses can begin with: before, after, as soon as, until, when.


Before it gets dark, I will finish this work in the garden.

Simple Future Tense Future Time Clause

will + simple form of verb simple present tense


Use a comma after the future time clause when it comes at the beginning of the sentence.

Future Time Clause Simple Future Tense

simple present tense will + simple form of verb

Before it gets dark, I will finish this work in the garden.


1. I will do the laundry when I ____________________ (come) back home.

2. Brianna and I will stay here until Katherine ____________________ (return).

3. Please call Sam and Amy as soon as you ____________________ (arrive).

4. Garrett will drive Mary to the supermarket when she ____________________ (want) to go

grocery shopping.

5. Carly will stay with the children until their mother ____________________ (get) home from

work.

6. I will meet you at the restaurant after I ____________________ (finish) my workout.

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A future time clause uses the simple present tense. Future time clauses can begin with: before, after, as soon as, until, when.

I will walk to the store

I will phone you I will see Kaitlin

I will wash the dishes

I will find a job I will keep looking for my car keys

The band will start playing I will look for a place to live

I will turn off the TV

We won’t have dinner

I will wait here

before after

as soon as until

when

I go out you get back

the TV show is over it stops raining

I find them

I find a job I get home

everyone arrives I go to bed

I graduate from the university

I get back from lunch

How many sentences can you create using the elements from the boxes above?

1. I will walk to the store after it stops raining.

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The simple present tense is used in zero and first conditional sentences.

We use the zero conditional to talk about a result that will always happen.

If water boils, it turns to steam.

If Condition Result

If simple present tense simple present tense

If water boils, it turns to steam

We use the first conditional to talk a result that is likely to happen.

If it is a nice day tomorrow, I will go to the beach.

If Condition Result

If simple present tense simple future tense

If tomorrow is a nice day, I will go to the beach.

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The Simple Present Tense Broken Sentences (page 1 of 2)

The objective of this activity is for the students to put together sentences that have

been broken into two halves. Cut out the cards and shuffle them. Give them to a

pair of students and have them put the sentences back together. Set a time limit.

The teacher determines whether or not the sentences are correct.

If you need some money,

I will lend you ten dollars.

If Mark doesn’t help

around the house,

his wife will get angry.

If we take the car

downtown,

it will be difficult to find a

parking space.

If Jennifer doesn’t hurry

up,

If I find your bracelet,

If it rains,

she will be late for the

show.

If my boss asks me to work

on that project tonight,

I will give it back to you.

Ben will not go to the

outdoor concert.

I will have to work late.

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The Simple Present Tense Broken Sentences (page 2 of 2)

The objective of this activity is for the students to put together sentences that have

been broken into two halves. Cut out the cards and shuffle them. Give them to a

pair of students and have them put the sentences back together. Set a time limit.

The teacher determines whether or not the sentences are correct.

If Mathew doesn’t get here

by two o’clock,

I

we will start the meeting

without him.

If Judy buys that flower

vase,

she will put it on the table

in the hall.

If we miss the subway

train,

we will have to wait 20

minutes for the next one.

If Jonah continues to text

and drive,

If you buy that dress on

sale today,

If I pass my driving test,

he will cause an accident.

If you get a dog

you will save twenty

percent.

my parents will buy me a

car.

you will have to take it to

the veterinarian at least

once a year.

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The Simple Present Tense The simple present tense is used to tell what happens in books, plays, films, and

television shows.

Novel

Still Life with Bread Crumbs

Rebecca Winter is a famous New York City photographer. She moves to a small town in

the country and finds an exciting new life.

Musical Stage Play

Momma Mia!

Sophie plans her wedding. She secretly invites three of her mother’s ex-boyfriends to

the ceremony. Her mother is in for a big surprise.

Classic Film

Casablanca

Rick Blaine owns a nightclub in Casablanca, Morocco during World War II. He helps a

Czech Resistance leader and his wife escape Nazi-controlled Europe.

Television Show

Downton Abbey

The Crawley family and their servants live on a Yorkshire country estate during the first

part of the twentieth century. The aristocratic family and their servants face difficult

challenges in life and love.

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The simple present tense is used to tell what happens in books, plays, films, and

television shows.

Movie Synopses

Read the synopses of these movies. Can you guess the title of

these movies?

1. Today’s Special A haute cuisine chef dreams of working in

Paris. But, due to a family emergency, he takes over his father’s

run-down Indian restaurant in Queens, New York.

2. _________________________ A princess runs away from a palace in Rome and spends the

day as a commoner.

3. _________________________ A hotel chambermaid learns to play chess and surprises

everyone when she wins a chess championship.

4. ________________________ A man from the American Midwest moves to New York City to

become a professional musician. He finds out that life in the big city is difficult.

5. _________________________ Three men look for buried treasure.

6. _________________________ A World War II nurse cares for a wounded pilot.

7. _________________________ This movie tells a story about the adventures of a concierge

and a lobby boy who work at a famous European hotel.

Queen to Play Roman Holliday The English Patient

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

The Grand Budapest Hotel The Rat Race

Today’s Special

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The Simple Present Tense Answer Key p.11 1. Ava pushes the baby carriage. 6. The meals in this restaurant are expensive. 2. Madison looks so sad today. 7. Zoey reads fiction novels. 3. Anthony listens to rock music. 8. Charlotte does her homework very quickly. 4. You owe me ten dollars. 9. Natalie obeys the rules in class. 5. They earn a lot of money. 10. Aiden doesn’t obey the rules in class. p.21 Across Down 3. Lucas collects coins. 1. Olivia works at Macy’s department store. 6. Melanie and Kimberly drink tea with lemon. 2. Brian loves apple pie. 7. Gabrielle wear nail polish. 4. Chase and Cole like to go fishing. 8. Jordan eats meat. 5. Ben trusts Vanessa.

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2. l o

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v k

3. c o 4. l l e c t s

5. t i s

6. d r i n k

u e

7. w e a r s

t

8. e a t s

p. 25

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2. o w n

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4. s c r a t c h

n

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5. g o 6. e s

7. g e a

8. b u y s t

a s

9. w o r k s

d

p. 28

1. Liam sometimes watches television in the evening. 2. We often watch television in the evening. 3. You never watch television in the evening. 4. Jim always watches television in the evening. 6. Owen and I rarely watch television in the evening. 7. Ava and Henry seldom watch television in the evening.

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The Simple Present Tense Answer Key p. 32

Use these sentences to form questions. What + Do/Does + Frequency Adverb + Main Verb.

1. You always eat a sandwich for lunch. What do you always eat for lunch?

2. Tyler sometimes eats a cookie before he goes to bed. What does Tyler sometimes eat before he goes to bed?

3. Martha and Jim seldom drink tea at night. What do Martha and Jim seldom drink at night?

4. Bob usually eats toast for breakfast. What does Bob usually eat for breakfast?

Use these sentences to form questions. Do/Does + Subject + Ever + Main Verb

1. Jack sometimes forgets his appointments. Does Jack ever forget his appointments?

2. Those children never take a bath in the morning.

Do those children ever take a bath a bath in the morning?

3. Mary never washes her car. Does Mary ever wash her car?

Use these sentences to form questions. Are/Is + Subject + Frequency Adverb + Main Verb

1. Anna is often on time for class. Is Anna often on time for class?

2. Christine is usually late for parties. Is Christine usually late for parties?

3. They are often at work in the afternoon. Are they often at work in the afternoon.

Use these sentences to form questions. Are/Is + subject + Ever + Main Verb

1. Patty is sometimes late for her appointments. Is Patty ever late for her appointments?

2. Russ is never on time for meetings. Is Russ ever on time for meetings?

3. Logan and Larry are never on time for class. Are Logan and Larry ever on time for class?

p. 38 1. Tiger cubs leave their mothers when they are 2 years old. 2. Clouds of poison gas surround the planet Jupiter. 3. A red blood cell carries oxygen around the body. 4. Plants convert carbon dioxide into food. 5. Water covers 70% of the earth’s surface. 6. Wind power turns wind into other forms of energy. 7. A chemist mixes solutions. 8. An astronomer studies objects found in space. 9. The earth goes around the sun.

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The Simple Present Tense Answer Key p. 58

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l o o k s s n e b t

s g n o l e b h i r e a

e d r g a c l m

v e e i t e s o i

e e s p e n i l s n t

i e r i r w o v e e g s

l s i r e c e d e e

e o m e s s u o w e s f

b p d e l

p a n c s t e r g e r

u t n p r e s u m e

s s i c o s t s

c o n s i d e r s

p. 51

1. t 2. h i n k

a

3. t t

4. h e a r 5. u e

a s 6. w a n s

s t d

7. b e l 8. i e v e

s s r

9. s m e l 10. l

t i

11. h a v e k

n e

d s

p. 63 1. Thursday An exhibition presents the history of currencies, commerce, and banking. 2. Tuesday Puppets perform a famous opera.

3. Friday Many museums open for free on this special night. 4. Saturday Actors perform a play based on Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll. 5. Sunday An exhibition of late 19th century Czech and European art takes place in a historic building. 6. Wednesday Dancers perform many styles of dance including classic, contemporary, jazz, hip-hop and folk. 7. Monday A café hosts an enjoyable evening of classical music and fine food.

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The Simple Present Tense Answer Key p. 64 1. Tuesday You can see Dogwood trees in the spring at this art festival in the park. 2. Saturday This is the last night that you can listen to some wonderful jazz musicians. 3. Sunday An exhibition about the American Civil War takes place in a history museum. 4. Wednesday You can see a production of a Broadway musical at a beautiful theater. 5. Thursday A medieval European country fair takes place in the southern United States. 6. Monday Cinemas present a variety of films including documentaries, narratives, and animation. 7. Friday A classic rock and roll band performs.

pp. 68 and 69 1. If you need some money, I will lend you ten dollars. 2. If mark doesn’t help around the house, his wife will get angry. 3. If we take the car downtown, it will be difficult to find a parking space. 4. If Jennifer doesn’t hurry up, she will be late for the show. 5. If I find your bracelet, I will give it back to you. 6. If it rains, Ben will not go to the outdoor concert. 7. If my boss asks me to work on that project tonight, I will have to work late. 1. If Mathew doesn’t get here by two o’clock, we will start the meeting without him. 2. If Judy buys that flower vase, she will put it on the table in the hall. 3. If we miss the subway train, we will have to wait 20 minutes for the next one. 4. If Jonah continues to text and drive, he will cause an accident. 5. If you buy that dress on sale today, you will save twenty percent. 6. If I pass my driving test, my parents will buy me a car. 7. If you get a dog, you will have to take it to the veterinarian at least once a year. p.71 1. Today’s Special A haute cuisine chef dreams of working in Paris. But, due to a family emergency he must take over his father’s run-down Indian restaurant in Queens, New York. 2. Roman Holliday A princess runs away from a palace in Rome and spends the day as a commoner. 3. Queen to Play A hotel chambermaid learns to play chess and surprises everyone when she wins a chess championship. 4. The Rat Race A man from the American Midwest moves to New York City to become a professional musician. He finds out that life in the big city is difficult. 5. The Good, the Bad, and The Ugly Three men look for buried treasure. 6. The English Patient A World War II nurse cares for a wounded pilot. 7. The Grand Budapest Hotel This movie tells the story of the adventures of a concierge and a lobby boy who work at a famous European hotel.

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