MALU TEACHER • UPWARD ENGLISHA2+ • Student Version

Simple Present

REAL LIFE REVIEW

Review the grammar, then use it to talk about your own routine, habits and preferences.

ROUTINES
I start work at 8 a.m.
She goes to the gym after work.

HABITS
I drink coffee every morning.
He usually cooks at home.

FACTS
She lives in Brasília.
They work together.

LIKES & PREFERENCES
I like Italian food.
He doesn't like horror movies.

Affirmative: I / You / We / They + base verb. He / She / It + verb + s.

Negative: don't / doesn't + base verb.

Questions: Do / Does + subject + base verb?

Remember: after does and doesn't, use the base form.

work → works | watch → watches | study → studies | play → plays | have → has

Choose the correct verb

Choose the correct option.

Write the correct form for he / she / it.

Rewrite each sentence in the negative.

Complete each question with do or does.

Each sentence has one mistake. Correct it.

Question word + do/does + subject + base verb?

Choose the best question word.

Choose A or B.

Put the adverb in the correct place.

always → usually → often → sometimes → rarely → never

Before most verbs: I usually work from home.
After to be: I am usually tired after work.

Complete the sentences with true information.

Put the words in the correct order. Write a complete sentence or question.

Answer in complete sentences. Add one more detail when you can.

Example
Do you exercise?
Short: Yes, I do.
Better: Yes, I do. I usually exercise three times a week in the evening.

Try to add: frequency • time • place • person • one extra detail