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4724400-57058800Sentence Re-orderingRead through the 5 sentences below and re-arrange the word order to make correct present simple tense sentences. There is sometimes more than one possible answer.No.Sentence1Ali every day six o’clock gets at up 2usually drink Ali doesn’t coffee at until he work arrives3I for eat don’t anything normally breakfast4where her friends often meet for does lunch she?5Saturdays do on you the visit mall?ComprehensionUse the sentences above to answer these questions.How many verbs are used in the present simple positive sentence above?How do we change the main verb in a present simple positive sentence if it refers to the 3rd person form (he/she/it)?Which of the sentences are negative?How many verbs are used in a present simple negative sentence?Does the main verb need to change its form in a present simple negative sentence? Which of the sentences is a ‘Yes/No’ question?5172075-24765000What is the correct word order in a present simple ‘Yes/No’ question?subject – helping verb – main verbmain verb – helping verb – subjecthelping verb – subject – main verb What is the correct word order in a present simple ‘Wh’ question?‘wh’ word – helping verb – subject – main verb helping verb – subject – ‘wh’ word – main verb subject – ‘wh’ word – helping verb – main verb main verb – subject – ‘wh’ word – helping verbWhich helping verb is often used in present simple questions?Does the main verb need to change its form in a present simple question?Present Simple Use 1The present simple tense is often used to talk about routines (daily habits /common events). It is often used with particular words or phrases to show this, e.g. in sentence 1 above we use the expression ‘every day’.Which words or phrases are used in sentences 2-5 to show routines?Present Simple Use 2The present simple tense is also used to talk about facts (things which are always true or don’t change). Complete the sentences below with the correct form of the present tense verb in the box.boil freeze pass rise set takeAny student who __________ the IELTS exam at Band 5 or higher is not able to __________ faculty courses at UAEU. Water always __________ at 0 degrees Celsius but it __________ when it reaches 100 degrees Celsius. On Earth, the Sun appears to _________ in the east but it ________ in the west.4. Error CorrectionAll the sentences in the table below are in the present simple tense but they contain errors (mistakes). These include wrong word order, subject verb agreement, incorrect auxiliary (helping) verb forms & spelling. Underline each error and rewrite the sentence correctly underneath.No.Sentence1 Mohammed doesn’t has a driving license at the moment, he need to take driving lessons first.2They always visits their grandparent’s house every Friday, they never travels on Saturday.3Where you do plans to go on holiday next year?4Do he goes to the football stadium at the weekend? 5Aysha don’t want to study Engineering next semester, she want to study Biology instead.47625010795000Sentence ConstructionUse the prompts in the box below to make full present simple sentences. Be careful to choose the correct form: (+) positive (-) negative (?) question.No.PromptTime adverbs &Time expressions1Hussein - not like - eating - junk food(-)usuallyduring the week2you - go to - the cinema? (Y/N ?)oftenat weekends3When – Mariam – do – her English homework?(Wh ?)normally4They – visit – Dubai Mall(+)alwayson Friday afternoons5I - not cook – meals – at home, I prefer – going out to - restaurants(-) & (+)oftenmost evenings39052515240004857750-67183000Speaking PracticeUse the prompts below to ask & answer ‘wh’ or ‘yes/no’ questions in the present simple with your partner. Remember, you can easily extend your answers by using the question vocabulary in your answer.‘wh’ questionwordAuxilary verbPronoun/ NounMain verbRest of sentenceTime expressionWhatWhereWhenWhyWho dodoesyouheshetheyyour best friendyour parentsyour brotheryour sisteryour familyyour classmateseat gowatchdomeetplaytravelbuyvisitcookat the sports club(pronoun) homework(as) a present/giftabroad(on) televisionon holidayfor lunch(pronoun) +friends for a coffee(pronoun) + grandparentstodayevery morningevery eveningtonight at the weekendthis month this semesterthis yearduring the holidaysNote:You can add adverbs from the box below to help support your answers to express both routines and facts.often usually always commonly frequently sometimes neverWebsiteEnglish Grammar OnlineDescription Present simple positive sentencesPresent simple negative sentencesPresent simple questionsLink Grammar Description This website gives a basic introduction to present tenses with examples. At the bottom of the page there are links to exercises. Link (present simple)WebsiteRoad to Description This website gives some very clear multiple choice questions on positive / negative and question forms. The Present Simple quizzes are from 256-259. Link Description A basic drop-down multiple choice quizLink Result (Pre-Intermediate)Description Sentence completion activities to practice present simple spellings (-s & -es).Link Speak (Beginner)Description Present simple sentence statements (short forms)Present simple negatives (short forms)Present simple questionsPresent simple statements, negatives & questionsPresent simple signal wordsLink ExercisesDescription Present simple gap-fill quiz Present simple gap-fill & plural Link ................
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