Fill in the blanks with an appropriate present tense form.
1. My parents ……………………….. near Chennai.
We use the simple present to talk about permanent situations.
2. I ……………………….. my parents twice a month.
The simple present tense is used to talk about things that happen regularly.
3. ‘What are you doing there?’ ‘I …………………………….. TV.’
We use the present continuous tense to talk about actions or events that are going on around now.
4. Watch carefully. First I …………………………. a cucumber and …………………………. it into small pieces.
We use the simple present tense to talk about a series of actions that are completed as we speak.
5. I will follow you wherever you ……………………………..
When the main verb is in the future tense, we use a simple present tense in the subordinate clause.
6. I will call you if I ………………………… time.
When the main verb is in the future tense, we use a simple present tense in the subordinate clause.
7. What ………………………. snakes …………………….?
The simple present tense is used to talk about permanent situations.
8. How ………………………… I ……………………… to the airport?
The simple present tense is used when we ask for and give directions.
9. I …………………………. this fragrance very much.
The verb like is not normally used in the continuous form.
10. I will hit anybody who ………………………………. me names.
When the main verb is in the future tense, we use a simple present tense in the subordinate clause to refer to the future.
11. Why …………………………. she ……………………….. on the table?
The present continuous is usually used to talk about temporary situations
12. The temple …………………………. on a hill outside the town.
The present simple is used to talk about permanent situations.
Answers
1. My parents live near Chennai.
2. I visit my parents twice a month.
3. ‘What are you doing there?’ ‘I am watching TV.’
4. Watch carefully. First I take a cucumber and cut it into small pieces.
5. I will follow you wherever you go.
6. I will call you if I get time.
7. What do snakes eat?
8. How do I get to the airport?
9. I like this fragrance very much.
10. I will hit anybody who calls me names.
11. Why is she standing on the table?
12. The temple stands on a hill outside the town.
