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.
1I ............... playing cricket.
Wrong!
Use the base form with "I", so "enjoy" is correct.
2She ............... to wear expensive dresses.
Wrong!
Use the third-person singular form with "she", so "likes" is correct.
3My sister ............... in Chennai.
Wrong!
Use the third-person singular form with "my sister", so "lives" is correct.
4She ............... the right person for this job.
Wrong!
Use "is" with the singular subject "she".
5Where ............... you live?
Wrong!
Use "do" in a simple present question with "you".
6My brother ............... in the army.
Wrong!
Use the third-person singular form with "my brother", so "serves" is correct.
7She ............... the answer, but she won’t tell me.
Wrong!
Use the third-person singular simple present form, so "knows" is correct.
8If I ............... the answer, I will tell you.
Wrong!
Use the simple present in the if-clause, so "know" is correct.
9............... the books on that table.
Wrong!
Use the base verb for an imperative, so "Put" is correct.
10She ............... French.
Wrong!
Use the third-person singular simple present form, so "knows" is correct.
Answers
- I enjoy playing cricket.
- She likes to wear expensive dresses.
- My sister lives in Chennai.
- She is the right person for this job.
- Where do you live?
- My brother serves in the army.
- She knows the answer, but she won’t tell me.
- If I know the answer, I will tell you.
- Put the books on that table.
- She knows French.
