Present Simple

Present Simple for daily routines: -s with he/she/it, don't/doesn't and questions

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1. 1
   Multiple choice

   She to work by bus.

   gogoesgoingWe add -s or -es to the verb with he, she, it.
2. 2
   Multiple choice

   I up at seven o'clock every day.

   getgetsgettingWith I, you, we, they the verb has no -s.
3. 3
   Multiple choice

   your brother work on Saturdays?

   DoDoesIsWe use 'does' in questions with he, she, it.
4. 4
   Multiple choice

   Which sentence is correct?

   He don't like coffee.He doesn't likes coffee.He doesn't like coffee.After 'doesn't' we use the base verb without -s.
5. 5
   Fill the gap

   My dad (watch) TV in the evening.

   Answer: watchesVerbs ending in -ch take -es with he, she, it.
6. 6
   Fill the gap

   We breakfast at eight.

   hashavehavingWe use 'have' with I, you, we, they and 'has' with he, she, it.
7. 7
   Fill the gap

   Tom (not / eat) meat.

   Answer: doesn't eatAlso accepted: does not eatThe negative with he, she, it is 'doesn't' + base verb.
8. 8
   Fill the gap

   What time you go to bed?

   dodoesareWe use 'do' in questions with I, you, we, they.
9. 9
   Fill the gap

   My mum (study) English on Mondays.

   Answer: studiesVerbs ending in consonant + y change to -ies with he, she, it.
10. 10
    True / false

    This sentence is correct: 'She finishs work at five.'

    Answer: FalseVerbs ending in -sh take -es: 'She finishes work at five.'
11. 11
    True / false

    This sentence is correct: 'They don't work at the weekend.'

    Answer: TrueWe use 'don't' + base verb with I, you, we, they.
12. 12
    Discussion question

    What do you usually do in the morning? Describe your routine.

    Sample answer: I get up at seven. I have a shower and eat breakfast. Then I go to work by bus.