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Complete the following sentence using present simple tense in Q1 -10.
Q. Your brother ____ (eat) too much chocolate.
- a)Eat
- b)Eats
- c)Is eating
- d)Ate
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Complete the following sentence using present simple tense in Q1 -10.
Q. Your brother ____ (eat) too much chocolate.
a)
Eat
b)
Eats
c)
Is eating
d)
Ate
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Ujwal Das answered |
Your brother eats too much chocolate.
The form of verb in simple present tense is 1st form and the verb takes the marker -s/es when the subject is a singular noun. If the subject is plural, then the verb does not have any marker.
How often __________ you play tennis?- a)do
- b)are
- c)is
- d)have
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
How often __________ you play tennis?
a)
do
b)
are
c)
is
d)
have
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Meera Rana answered |
'How often do you play tennis?' - tennis is a ball sport.
They always ............. TV in the evening.
- a)are watch
- b)watches
- c)watch
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
They always ............. TV in the evening.
a)
are watch
b)
watches
c)
watch
|
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Meera Rana answered |
They always watch TV in the evening.
The sentence uses the present simple tense ("watch") to express a habitual action or routine ("always watch TV"). This tense is appropriate for describing repeated actions that occur regularly, such as daily television viewing habits. It conveys a general truth or ongoing state rather than a specific event.
Complete the following sentences using present simple tense.
Q. _____________ (the movie / start) at 8 o’clock?- a)Do the movie start
- b)Did the movie start
- c)Does the movie start
- d)None of these
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Complete the following sentences using present simple tense.
Q. _____________ (the movie / start) at 8 o’clock?
Q. _____________ (the movie / start) at 8 o’clock?
a)
Do the movie start
b)
Did the movie start
c)
Does the movie start
d)
None of these
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Advait Iyer answered |
"Does the movie start " Is the correct answer.
{Because it is a present indefinite tense. And in present indefinite tense :-
(verb 1 st form + s/ es) = does
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) with solutions are available for Practice, which would help you prepare for "Simple Present Tense" under English Language Grammar. You can practice these practice quizzes as per your speed and improvise the topic. The same topic is covered under various competitive examinations like - CAT, GMAT, Bank PO, SSC and other competitive examinations. I _______ know the correct answer.- a)am not
- b)not
- c)don`t
- d)doesn`t
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) with solutions are available for Practice, which would help you prepare for "Simple Present Tense" under English Language Grammar. You can practice these practice quizzes as per your speed and improvise the topic. The same topic is covered under various competitive examinations like - CAT, GMAT, Bank PO, SSC and other competitive examinations.
I _______ know the correct answer.
a)
am not
b)
not
c)
don`t
d)
doesn`t
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Aditya Kumar answered |
I don't know the correct answer.
Your brother .............. tennis very well.
- a)play
- b)is play
- c)plays
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Your brother .............. tennis very well.
a)
play
b)
is play
c)
plays
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Kavya Saxena answered |
Your brother plays tennis very well.
The use of "plays" in the present simple tense is appropriate for expressing habits, general truths, or repeated actions. It is also used to describe someone's abilities or preferences, which are considered stable characteristics. The addition of "very well" emphasizes the proficiency level of the brother in playing tennis, making "plays" the right choice to convey that he is skilled at tennis.
Kathy usually __________ in front of the window during the class.- a)sits
- b)sitting
- c)sit
- d)is sit
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Kathy usually __________ in front of the window during the class.
a)
sits
b)
sitting
c)
sit
d)
is sit
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Ishita Reddy answered |
Usually (often) is a sign of a single present tense
Subject singular (Kathy)
⇒ verb with the ending –s / es
⇒ Kathy usually sits in front of the window during the class.
Subject singular (Kathy)
⇒ verb with the ending –s / es
⇒ Kathy usually sits in front of the window during the class.
Jane ____________ tea very often.a)doesn't drinkb)not drinksc)is not drinkingd)doesn't drinkCorrect answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
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Nikita Singh answered |
option ( a) is correct
Jane doesn't drink tea very often.
Jane doesn't drink tea very often.
It ............ a lot in Britain.
- a)rain
- b)rains
- c)is rain
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
It ............ a lot in Britain.
a)
rain
b)
rains
c)
is rain
|
|
Shalini Patel answered |
It rains a lot in Britain.
This his sentence is talking about the frequency of rainfall in Britain, which is known for its wet climate. The verb "rains" is used to describe the action of rain falling, and it's in the present simple tense here. The present simple tense is used because the sentence describes a general truth or a habitual action—rainfall is a common and frequent occurrence in Britain. The subject "it" in this context refers to the weather, making "rains" the appropriate verb to convey the ongoing nature of rainfall in the region.
I .............. married.
- a)'m not
- b)don't
- c)isn't
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
I .............. married.
a)
'm not
b)
don't
c)
isn't
|
|
Meera Rana answered |
I'm not married.
The sentence uses the present simple tense ("am") to describe a current state or ongoing situation ("I am married"). This tense is suitable for expressing a status or condition that is true at the present moment. It conveys the idea that the speaker's marital status is an established fact.
They _______ agree with my opinion.
- a)is
- b)don't
- c)aren't
- d)not
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
They _______ agree with my opinion.
a)
is
b)
don't
c)
aren't
d)
not
|
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Alok Verma answered |
They don't agree with my opinion.
I ........ pizza very much.
- a)like
- b)likes
- c)is like
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
I ........ pizza very much.
a)
like
b)
likes
c)
is like
|
|
Avinash Sharma answered |
I like pizza very much.
The sentence "I ........ pizza very much." is completed with the verb "like," resulting in "I like pizza very much." This structure uses the simple present tense to express a general preference or enjoyment, which is ongoing or habitual. The subject "I" is followed by the verb "like" to indicate a positive feeling or enjoyment towards the object "pizza." The phrase "very much" intensifies the level of liking, suggesting a strong preference or fondness. The use of "like" in this context is straightforward and universally understood, making it the appropriate choice to express personal tastes or preferences.
Complete the following sentences using present simple tense.
Q. The plane ___________ at 6.30. (arrive)- a)Arrives
- b)Arrived
- c)Arrive
- d)Is arriving
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Complete the following sentences using present simple tense.
Q. The plane ___________ at 6.30. (arrive)
Q. The plane ___________ at 6.30. (arrive)
a)
Arrives
b)
Arrived
c)
Arrive
d)
Is arriving
|
Rounak Basu answered |
The plane arrives at 6:30.
( because with singular noun., singular verb is used)
:- according to subject- verb aggrement.
( because with singular noun., singular verb is used)
:- according to subject- verb aggrement.
The banks ............. on Sundays.
- a)doesn't open
- b)don't open
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
The banks ............. on Sundays.
a)
doesn't open
b)
don't open
|
|
Meera Rana answered |
The banks don't open on Sundays.
The sentence uses the present simple tense ("don't open") to express a recurring fact or habitual action ("The banks don't open on Sundays"). This tense is appropriate for stating general truths, rules, or routines. It conveys that the banks maintain a consistent policy of remaining closed on Sundays.
Rice _______ in cold climates.- a)isn't grow
- b)don't grow
- c)aren't grow
- d)doesn't grow
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Rice _______ in cold climates.
a)
isn't grow
b)
don't grow
c)
aren't grow
d)
doesn't grow
|
Gowri Chakraborty answered |
It might seem odd to farm rice in such a cold climate. But the Bhutanese found a Japanese cold weather rice variety and planted it last year as a test. It was so successful, they expanded the paddy this year. Rice needs lots of water to grow, but thanks to the nearby Winooski River the paddy had plenty of it.
He ______ do anything to help me.- a)don't do
- b)isn't
- c)not
- d)doesn't
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
He ______ do anything to help me.
a)
don't do
b)
isn't
c)
not
d)
doesn't
|
|
Arun Sharma answered |
"He doesn't do anything to help me".
Q. I will phone you when he ________ back. (come)
- a)Come
- b)Is coming
- c)Will come
- d)Comes
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Q. I will phone you when he ________ back. (come)
a)
Come
b)
Is coming
c)
Will come
d)
Comes
|
Rohan Verma answered |
Comes is the answer.
I will phone you when he comes back.
Rule: According to the subject- verb agreement, with singular noun, singular verb is used and he is singular noun here. So singular verb comes is used. Singular verb means that the verb uses -s/es in the suffix.
I will phone you when he comes back.
Rule: According to the subject- verb agreement, with singular noun, singular verb is used and he is singular noun here. So singular verb comes is used. Singular verb means that the verb uses -s/es in the suffix.
What does this word ________?- a)means
- b)meaning
- c)mean
- d)is mean
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
What does this word ________?
a)
means
b)
meaning
c)
mean
d)
is mean
|
|
Gowri Chakraborty answered |
Mean is one of those ordinary, everyday words with lots of different meanings. The adjective mean can describe someone who's stingy or ungenerous, but it also means "unkind or unfair," which is what a little kid intends to convey when she yells at her mother, "You're mean!"
Q. The sun __________ in the east. (rise)
- a)Is rising
- b)Rise
- c)Rises
- d)None of these
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Q. The sun __________ in the east. (rise)
a)
Is rising
b)
Rise
c)
Rises
d)
None of these
|
|
Gopal Banerjee answered |
"Rises" Is the correct answer.
Rule: As it is the universal truth, rises is used. But at the same time, sun is singular noun, and so the singular verb rises is used.
Rule: As it is the universal truth, rises is used. But at the same time, sun is singular noun, and so the singular verb rises is used.
Vegetarians __________ meat.- a)ate
- b)eat
- c)don't eat
- d)doesn't eat
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Vegetarians __________ meat.
a)
ate
b)
eat
c)
don't eat
d)
doesn't eat
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Sameer Rane answered |
A vegetarian is someone who doesn't eat meat, and mostly eats foods that come from plants, like grains, fruits, vegetables, and nuts. Some stricter vegetarians avoid more than just meat. They also avoid animal products, which are nonmeat foods that come from animals. Some examples would be milk (from cows) and eggs (from chickens).
I come from Canada. Where ______ you come from?- a)are
- b)do
- c)is
- d)not
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
I come from Canada. Where ______ you come from?
a)
are
b)
do
c)
is
d)
not
|
|
Arun Sharma answered |
I come from Canada. Where do you come from?
English people ............. animals.
- a)likes
- b)like
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
English people ............. animals.
a)
likes
b)
like
|
|
Meera Rana answered |
English people like animals.
The sentence uses the present simple tense ("like") to express a general truth or habitual action ("English people like animals"). This tense is appropriate for describing regular preferences or behaviors without specifying a particular time frame. It conveys the idea that liking animals is a common trait among English people.
Complete the following sentences using present simple tense.
Q. My son usually ______ (visit) his grandpa on the weekends.- a)Visits
- b)Visited
- c)Visit
- d)None of these
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Complete the following sentences using present simple tense.
Q. My son usually ______ (visit) his grandpa on the weekends.
Q. My son usually ______ (visit) his grandpa on the weekends.
a)
Visits
b)
Visited
c)
Visit
d)
None of these
|
|
Meera Rana answered |
My son usually visits his grandpa on the weekends.
My sister ............. to the cinema very often
- a)don't go
- b)doesn't go
- c)goes not
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
My sister ............. to the cinema very often
a)
don't go
b)
doesn't go
c)
goes not
|
|
Aditya Kumar answered |
My sister doesn't go to the cinema very often.
The subject "My sister" is third person singular, so in the present simple tense, the verb must also be in the third person singular form. When expressing negative actions in the present simple tense for third person singular subjects, "does not" (contracted to "doesn't") is used alongside the base form of the verb, which is "go" in this case.
Complete the following sentences using present simple tense.
Q. Which bus __________ (you / take) to go to school?- a)Do you take
- b)Did you take
- c)Both A and B
- d)None of these
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Complete the following sentences using present simple tense.
Q. Which bus __________ (you / take) to go to school?
Q. Which bus __________ (you / take) to go to school?
a)
Do you take
b)
Did you take
c)
Both A and B
d)
None of these
|
|
Suyash Nambiar answered |
" Do you take " Is gramatically correct.
- Which bus do you take to go to school?
Q. Unless we ____________ now , we can’t be there on time. (start)
- a)Starts
- b)Start
- c)Started
- d)None of these
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Q. Unless we ____________ now , we can’t be there on time. (start)
a)
Starts
b)
Start
c)
Started
d)
None of these
|
|
Nikhil Malik answered |
"Start" Is the correct answer here.
Unless we start now, we can't be there on time.
Rule: Here, "we" is plural noun and according to" subject- verb aggrement", plural verb should be used with plural noun.
Unless we start now, we can't be there on time.
Rule: Here, "we" is plural noun and according to" subject- verb aggrement", plural verb should be used with plural noun.
Plural verb means that the verb does not take -s/es as the marker.
My sister ........... in London.
- a)lives
- b)live
- c)is live
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
My sister ........... in London.
a)
lives
b)
live
c)
is live
|
Abhishek Kumar answered |
Answer:
Explanation:
The correct answer is option 'A' - lives.
Subject-Verb Agreement:
In English grammar, subject-verb agreement refers to the correspondence between the subject and the verb in a sentence. The verb must agree with the subject in terms of number (singular or plural).
In the given sentence, the subject is "My sister," which is a singular noun phrase. Therefore, the correct verb form to use is the singular form "lives."
Options Analysis:
Let's analyze the given options to understand why the correct answer is option 'A' - lives:
a) lives: This option is the correct answer as it uses the singular verb form that agrees with the singular subject "My sister."
b) live: This option uses the plural verb form, which does not agree with the singular subject "My sister." Hence, it is incorrect.
c) is live: This option uses the verb "is" followed by the adjective "live." However, "live" is not an adjective in this context; it is a verb. Therefore, this option is grammatically incorrect.
Conclusion:
Based on the subject-verb agreement rule, the correct answer is option 'A' - lives. This option uses the singular verb form that agrees with the singular subject "My sister."
Explanation:
The correct answer is option 'A' - lives.
Subject-Verb Agreement:
In English grammar, subject-verb agreement refers to the correspondence between the subject and the verb in a sentence. The verb must agree with the subject in terms of number (singular or plural).
In the given sentence, the subject is "My sister," which is a singular noun phrase. Therefore, the correct verb form to use is the singular form "lives."
Options Analysis:
Let's analyze the given options to understand why the correct answer is option 'A' - lives:
a) lives: This option is the correct answer as it uses the singular verb form that agrees with the singular subject "My sister."
b) live: This option uses the plural verb form, which does not agree with the singular subject "My sister." Hence, it is incorrect.
c) is live: This option uses the verb "is" followed by the adjective "live." However, "live" is not an adjective in this context; it is a verb. Therefore, this option is grammatically incorrect.
Conclusion:
Based on the subject-verb agreement rule, the correct answer is option 'A' - lives. This option uses the singular verb form that agrees with the singular subject "My sister."
Q. The next term __________ on Monday. (begin)
- a)Begins
- b)Is beginning
- c)begin
- d)Began
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Q. The next term __________ on Monday. (begin)
a)
Begins
b)
Is beginning
c)
begin
d)
Began
|
Deepak Patel answered |
Begins is the correct answer.
The next term begins on Monday.
The next term begins on Monday.
► It means the next term is going to start on Monday, so we use begins.
Rule: In present indefinite tense we use s/ es with verb if the subject is singular..
Which sentence is NOT a routine?- a)My parents drink coffee in the morning.
- b)His boss arrives five minutes late for work every morning.
- c)Her mom likes cats.
- d)I take the bus to school.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Which sentence is NOT a routine?
a)
My parents drink coffee in the morning.
b)
His boss arrives five minutes late for work every morning.
c)
Her mom likes cats.
d)
I take the bus to school.
|
Talent Skill Learning answered |
- Option C describes a preference rather than a habitual action, so it doesn’t indicate a routine.
- The other sentences describe actions that occur regularly.
Which is the appropriate simple present tense for: "When _____ you getting married?"?- a)Is
- b)Are
- c)Do
- d)Does
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Which is the appropriate simple present tense for: "When _____ you getting married?"?
a)
Is
b)
Are
c)
Do
d)
Does
|
|
Advait Malik answered |
Explanation:
Subject-Verb Agreement:
- The appropriate simple present tense for the given sentence is "Are".
- In this case, the subject of the sentence is "you", which is a second-person pronoun.
- When the subject is a second-person pronoun (you), the correct form of the verb to use in the simple present tense is "are".
Correct Answer Justification:
- The correct answer is option 'B' (Are).
- Therefore, the sentence should be: "When are you getting married?"
Conclusion:
- When forming questions in the simple present tense with second-person pronouns like "you", always use "are" as the verb to ensure subject-verb agreement.
Subject-Verb Agreement:
- The appropriate simple present tense for the given sentence is "Are".
- In this case, the subject of the sentence is "you", which is a second-person pronoun.
- When the subject is a second-person pronoun (you), the correct form of the verb to use in the simple present tense is "are".
Correct Answer Justification:
- The correct answer is option 'B' (Are).
- Therefore, the sentence should be: "When are you getting married?"
Conclusion:
- When forming questions in the simple present tense with second-person pronouns like "you", always use "are" as the verb to ensure subject-verb agreement.
Which is the appropriate simple present tense for: "My brother __________ in Paris."?- a)Live
- b)Lives
- c)Living
- d)None of the above
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Which is the appropriate simple present tense for: "My brother __________ in Paris."?
a)
Live
b)
Lives
c)
Living
d)
None of the above
|
Kavya Chakraborty answered |
Understanding the Simple Present Tense
The simple present tense is used to describe habitual actions, general truths, and current situations. It is formed by using the base form of the verb, but when the subject is third person singular (he, she, it), we add an "s" or "es" to the verb.
Analyzing the Sentence
In the sentence "My brother __________ in Paris," we need to determine the correct form of the verb "live."
Subject-Verb Agreement
- The subject "My brother" is a singular noun.
- According to the rules of subject-verb agreement in English, singular subjects require the verb to be in the third person singular form.
Options Breakdown
- a) Live: This is the base form of the verb and is not appropriate for a singular subject.
- b) Lives: This is the correct form. The verb "live" is modified to "lives" to match the singular subject "brother."
- c) Living: This is a gerund or present participle form of the verb and does not fit the sentence structure.
- d) None of the above: Incorrect because option b is valid.
Conclusion
Thus, the correct answer is option b) Lives. The sentence should read: "My brother lives in Paris." This correctly uses the simple present tense to indicate a current state of residence.
The simple present tense is used to describe habitual actions, general truths, and current situations. It is formed by using the base form of the verb, but when the subject is third person singular (he, she, it), we add an "s" or "es" to the verb.
Analyzing the Sentence
In the sentence "My brother __________ in Paris," we need to determine the correct form of the verb "live."
Subject-Verb Agreement
- The subject "My brother" is a singular noun.
- According to the rules of subject-verb agreement in English, singular subjects require the verb to be in the third person singular form.
Options Breakdown
- a) Live: This is the base form of the verb and is not appropriate for a singular subject.
- b) Lives: This is the correct form. The verb "live" is modified to "lives" to match the singular subject "brother."
- c) Living: This is a gerund or present participle form of the verb and does not fit the sentence structure.
- d) None of the above: Incorrect because option b is valid.
Conclusion
Thus, the correct answer is option b) Lives. The sentence should read: "My brother lives in Paris." This correctly uses the simple present tense to indicate a current state of residence.
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