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.
This grammar exercise tests your ability to use correct simple present tense forms.
1. I ………………….. playing cricket.
Correct!
Wrong!
2. She ……………………….. to wear expensive dresses.
Correct!
Wrong!
3. My sister ………………….. in Chennai.
Correct!
Wrong!
4. She ………………………… the right person for this job.
Correct!
Wrong!
Where ………………………. you live?
Correct!
Wrong!
6. My brother ………………………. in the army.
Correct!
Wrong!
7. She ……………………… the answer, but she won’t tell me.
Correct!
Wrong!
If I …………………… the answer, I will tell you.
Correct!
Wrong!
9. ………………………… the books on that table.
Correct!
Wrong!
10. She ……………………… French.
Correct!
Wrong!
Answers
1. I enjoy playing cricket.
2. She likes to wear expensive dresses.
3. My sister lives in Chennai.
4. She is the right person for this job.
5. Where do you live?
6. My brother serves in the army.
7. She knows the answer, but she won’t tell me.
8. If I know the answer, I will tell you.
9. Put the books on that table.
10. She speaks French.
