The form of the verb used in a sentence is almost always determined by the number and person of the subject. This can cause a great deal of confusion for beginner level students.
For example, in the simple present tense the verb takes the marker -s when the subject is a singular noun or pronoun.
Complete the following sentences using an appropriate simple present tense form.
1. ....................... you know his name?
Correct!
Wrong!
2. We ..................... . strangers.
Correct!
Wrong!
3. Arun .....................… with his left hand.
Correct!
Wrong!
4. Salim ..................... for the national hockey team.
Correct!
Wrong!
5. My parents ....................... me to get good grades.
Correct!
Wrong!
6. Where ...................... you live?
Correct!
Wrong!
7. What ………………. he do?
Correct!
Wrong!
8. Rahul ………………….. not have a job.
Correct!
Wrong!
9. Shiva ..................... . an apartment in the city.
Correct!
Wrong!
10. Gauri ....................... lovely long hair.
Correct!
Wrong!
Answers
1. Do you know his name?
2. We do not trust strangers.
3. Arun writes with his left hand.
4. Salim plays for the national hockey team.
5. My parents want me to get good grades.
6. Where do you live?
7. What does he do?
8. Rahul does not have a job.
9. Shiva owns an apartment in the city.
10. Gauri has lovely long hair.
