Question

1. Check your grammar: true or false – the present simple
Circle True or False for these sentences about the present simple.
1. We use it for talking about permanent states or situations. True / False
2. We use it for things happening at the moment. True / False
3. We use it for general facts (e.g. scientific facts). True / False
4. We use it for talking about timetables (e.g. bus or lesson timetables). True /False
5. We use it for future plans. True False
6. We use it for routines (e.g. things we do every day or week). True False
7. We use it for talking about likes and dislikes. True False
8. We use it for giving opinions (e.g. with the verbs think / believe). True False

2. Check your grammar: multiple choice – the present simple
Circle the best word to complete these sentences.
1. Jack go / goes to a film club on Wednesdays.
2. I love / loves reading in my free time.
3. They don’t / doesn’t usually see each other during the week.
4. The train leave / leaves at 6.30.
5. Do / Does Ollie play chess?
6. Daisy like / likes most sports.

Answer 1

1. We use it for talking about permanent states or situations. True
2. We use it for things happening at the moment. False
3. We use it for general facts (e.g. scientific facts). True
4. We use it for talking about timetables (e.g. bus or lesson timetables). True
5. We use it for future plans. False
6. We use it for routines (e.g. things we do every day or week). True
7. We use it for talking about likes and dislikes. True
8. We use it for giving opinions (e.g. with the verbs think / believe). True


1. Jack goes to a film club on Wednesdays.
2. I love  reading in my free time.
3. They don’t  usually see each other during the week.
4. The train  leaves at 6.30.
5. Does Ollie play chess?
6. Daisy likes most sports.