THE SIMPLE PRESENT TENSE pptx

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THE SIMPLE PRESENT TENSE
I. Change the following sentences into third singular person, using the suggested words. If not, change the subject into singular.
1. They wish to speak to you. (He)
2. Buses pass the house every hour.(it)
3. They help their father. (He)
4. We change planes at Heathrow. (He)
5. You watch too much TV. (He)
6. They worry too much. (He)
7. I cash a cheque every month. (He)
8. I always carry an umbrella. (She)
9. They wash the floor every week. (She)
10. His sons go to the local school. (he)
11. These hens lay brown eggs. (it)
12. Rubber balls bounce. (it)
13. These figures astonish me. (it)
14. Do you like boiled eggs? (he)
15. These seats cost £10. (it)
16. They fish in the lake. (He)
17. Elephants never forget. (it)
18. They usually catch the 8.10 bus.
19. They sometimes miss the bus.
20. I mix the ingredients together.
21. The rivers freeze in winter. (it)

22. They fly from London-to Edinburgh.
23. The carpets match the curtains. (it)
24. They realize the danger.
25. I use a computer.
26. What do they do on their days off?~ They
do nothing. They lie in bed all day.
27. The boys hurry home after school.
28. They push the door open.
29. They kiss their mother.
30. They box in the gymnasium.
31. They dress well.
32. Your children rely on you.
33. They snatch ladies' handbags.
34. You try everything.
35. The taxes rise every year.
36. They do exercises every morning.
II. Change the following sentences (a) into the NEGATIVE / (b) into the INTERROGATIVE.
1. You know the answer.
2. He has breakfast at 8.00.
3. He loves her.
4. Some schoolgirls wear uniforms.
5. He trusts you.
6. He tries hard.
7. The park closes at dusk.
8. He misses his mother.
9. The children like sweets.
10. He finishes work at 6.00.
11. He lives beside the sea.
12. He bullies his sisters.
13. This stove heats the water.

14. She has a cooked breakfast.
15. She carries a sleeping bag.
16. He usually believes you.
17. She dances in competitions.
18. You remember the address.
19. She plays chess very well.
20. He worries about her.
21. These thieves work at night.
22. He leaves home at 8.00 every day.
23. Ann arranges everything.
24. She agrees with you.
25. Their dogs bark all night.
26. Their neighbours often complain.
27. Tom enjoys driving at night.
28. He engages new staff every Spring.
29. Tom looks very well.
30. They sell fresh grape juice here.
31. He charges more than other
photographers.
32. She cuts her husband's hair.
33. They pick the apples in October.
34. The last train leaves at midnight.

THE SIMPLE PRESENT TENSE
I. Change the following sentences into third singular person, using the suggested words. If not, change the subject into singular.
1. They wish to speak to you. (He)
2. Buses pass the house every hour.(it)
3. They help their father. (He)
4. We change planes at Heathrow. (He)
5. You watch too much TV. (He)
6. They worry too much. (He)
7. I cash a cheque every month. (He)
8. I always carry an umbrella. (She)
9. They wash the floor every week. (She)
10. His sons go to the local school. (he)
11. These hens lay brown eggs. (it)
12. Rubber balls bounce. (it)
13. These figures astonish me. (it)
14. Do you like boiled eggs? (he)
15. These seats cost £10. (it)
16. They fish in the lake. (He)
17. Elephants never forget. (it)
18. They usually catch the 8.10 bus.
19. They sometimes miss the bus.
20. I mix the ingredients together.
21. The rivers freeze in winter. (it)
22. They fly from London-to Edinburgh.
23. The carpets match the curtains. (it)
24. They realize the danger.
25. I use a computer.
26. What do they do on their days off?~ They
do nothing. They lie in bed all day.
27. The boys hurry home after school.

28. They push the door open.
29. They kiss their mother.
30. They box in the gymnasium.
31. They dress well.
32. Your children rely on you.
33. They snatch ladies' handbags.
34. You try everything.
35. The taxes rise every year.
36. They do exercises every morning.
II. Change the following sentences (a) into the NEGATIVE / (b) into the INTERROGATIVE.
1. You know the answer.
2. He has breakfast at 8.00.
3. He loves her.
4. Some schoolgirls wear uniforms.
5. He trusts you.
6. He tries hard.
7. The park closes at dusk.
8. He misses his mother.
9. The children like sweets.
10. He finishes work at 6.00.
11. He lives beside the sea.
12. He bullies his sisters.
13. This stove heats the water.
14. She has a cooked breakfast.
15. She carries a sleeping bag.
16. He usually believes you.
17. She dances in competitions.
18. You remember the address.
19. She plays chess very well.
20. He worries about her.

21. These thieves work at night.
22. He leaves home at 8.00 every day.
23. Ann arranges everything.
24. She agrees with you.
25. Their dogs bark all night.
26. Their neighbours often complain.
27. Tom enjoys driving at night.
28. He engages new staff every Spring.
29. Tom looks very well.
30. They sell fresh grape juice here.
31. He charges more than other
photographers.
32. She cuts her husband's hair.
33. They pick the apples in October.
34. The last train leaves at midnight.