Practice verb tense: Fill in the Blanks with Present Simple Tense

Activity: Fill in the Blanks with Present Simple Tense

Objective: This activity aims to reinforce the understanding and usage of the present simple tense, particularly in expressing habitual actions or routines.

Materials Needed:

• Worksheet with sentences containing gaps for verb forms
• Pens or pencils for students

Instructions:

1. Distribute the worksheet to each student.
2. Explain the concept of the present simple tense and its usage in expressing habitual actions or routines.
3. Provide examples to illustrate how to fill in the gaps with the correct form of the verb.
4. Instruct students to read each sentence carefully and fill in the blanks with the appropriate form of the verb in the present simple tense.
5. Encourage students to pay attention to subject-verb agreement and choose the correct verb form based on the subject.
6. Allow sufficient time for students to complete the worksheet.
7. Review the answers together as a class, discussing any errors and providing explanations where necessary.
8. Reinforce the key concepts of subject-verb agreement and the present simple tense through discussion and additional examples if needed.

Example Sentences:

1. She __________ (drink) tea every morning.
2. They __________ (play) soccer after school.
3. He __________ (take) the bus to work every day.
4. The birds __________ (sing) in the morning.
5. We __________ (study) English on Mondays and Wednesdays.
6. It __________ (snow) in winter.
7. The restaurant __________ (close) at 10:00 p.m.
8. She __________ (go) to the gym three times a week.
9. He __________ (watch) movies on weekends.
10. The alarm clock __________ (ring) at 6:00 a.m. every day.

Discussion Questions:

• Why is it important to use the correct form of the verb in the present simple tense?
• Can you think of other examples of habitual actions or routines in your daily life?

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Answers

1. She drinks tea every morning.
2. They play soccer after school.
3. He takes the bus to work every day.
4. The birds sing in the morning.
5. We study English on Mondays and Wednesdays.
6. It snows in winter.
7. The restaurant closes at 10:00 p.m.
8. She goes to the gym three times a week.
9. He watches movies on weekends.
10. The alarm clock rings at 6:00 a.m. every day.

Task: Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in the present simple tense.

She __________ (practice) yoga every morning.

They __________ (visit) their grandparents every Sunday.

He __________ (run) five kilometers every day.

The sun __________ (set) in the west.

We __________ (eat) dinner at 6:00 p.m. every evening.

The store __________ (open) at 9:00 a.m. and __________ (close) at 6:00 p.m.

She __________ (brush) her teeth twice a day.

They __________ (take) the dog for a walk after dinner.

He __________ (play) the guitar in a band on weekends.

The cat __________ (sleep) on the bed during the day.

We __________ (listen) to music while driving.

It __________ (rain) a lot in the spring.

The children __________ (go) to school by bus.

She __________ (teach) English to foreign students.

He __________ (work) at the library on weekdays.

They __________ (volunteer) at the local shelter every weekend.

The clock __________ (tick) loudly in the living room.

We __________ (have) lunch together every Friday.

The train __________ (depart) from the station at 8:00 a.m.

She __________ (write) in her journal every night before bed.

They __________ (clean) their apartment every Saturday.

He __________ (study) Spanish in the evenings.

The birds __________ (chirp) in the early morning.

We __________ (swim) at the beach in the summer.

She __________ (take) a hot bath to relax.

They __________ (plant) flowers in the garden every spring.

He __________ (attend) church services regularly.

The dog __________ (bark) when someone knocks on the door.

We __________ (walk) to the park on Sundays.

She __________ (read) a book before going to sleep.

These sentences provide practice in using the present simple tense while describing various habitual actions, routines, and general truths.

1. She practices yoga every morning.
2. They visit their grandparents every Sunday.
3. He runs five kilometers every day.
4. The sun sets in the west.
5. We eat dinner at 6:00 p.m. every evening.
6. The store opens at 9:00 a.m. and closes at 6:00 p.m.
7. She brushes her teeth twice a day.
8. They take the dog for a walk after dinner.
9. He plays the guitar in a band on weekends.
10. The cat sleeps on the bed during the day.
11. We listen to music while driving.
12. It rains a lot in the spring.
13. The children go to school by bus.
14. She teaches English to foreign students.
15. He works at the library on weekdays.
16. They volunteer at the local shelter every weekend.
17. The clock ticks loudly in the living room.
18. We have lunch together every Friday.
19. The train departs from the station at 8:00 a.m.
20. She writes in her journal every night before bed.
21. They clean their apartment every Saturday.
22. He studies Spanish in the evenings.
23. The birds chirp in the early morning.
24. We swim at the beach in the summer.
25. She takes a hot bath to relax.
26. They plant flowers in the garden every spring.
27. He attends church services regularly.
28. The dog barks when someone knocks on the door.
29. We walk to the park on Sundays.
30. She reads a book before going to sleep.

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