Present_Indefinite competitive exams
50 questions · One Paper
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Question 1 of 50
Select the sentence with the correct auxiliary verb in a Simple Present negative question:
ExplanationNegative questions in Simple Present for third-person singular use 'Doesn't' + subject + base verb.
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Question 2 of 50
Identify the correct sentence describing a fixed future event on a calendar/schedule:
ExplanationSimple Present describes fixed calendar events and schedules, even when they refer to the future.
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Question 3 of 50
Select the sentence with the correct Simple Present usage describing recurring natural events:
ExplanationRecurring natural phenomena are expressed in Simple Present, similar to sunrise/scientific facts.
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Question 4 of 50
Choose the sentence with the correct Simple Present usage after 'as soon as' referring to the future:
Explanation'As soon as' introduces a future time clause using Simple Present, similar to 'when' and 'if' clauses.
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Question 5 of 50
Identify the correct sentence contrasting Simple Present with Present Continuous for a temporary vs permanent state:
ExplanationSimple Present ('I live') expresses a permanent residence, while Present Continuous ('am staying') expresses a temporary situation.
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Question 6 of 50
Identify the correct interrogative sentence in Simple Present:
ExplanationQuestions in Simple Present use 'Does/Do' + subject + base form of the verb, without adding '-s' again.
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Question 7 of 50
Select the correct sentence describing a habitual action:
ExplanationHabitual or repeated actions are expressed using Simple Present, often with frequency adverbs like 'every morning'.
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Question 8 of 50
Select the correct sentence with Simple Present used for a permanent job/occupation description in a formal biography:
ExplanationA current, ongoing professional role is described in Simple Present in formal writing such as biographies.
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Question 9 of 50
Select the sentence with the correct distinction between stative 'think' (opinion) and dynamic 'think' (process):
Explanation'Think' used dynamically (the mental process of considering) can take continuous form, unlike its stative sense (opinion/belief).
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Question 10 of 50
Select the sentence with the correct use of Simple Present after 'unless' (conditional):
ExplanationLike 'if' clauses, 'unless' clauses use Simple Present even when referring to future conditions.
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Question 11 of 50
Identify the correct sentence using Simple Present in a conditional (if-clause) referring to future possibility:
ExplanationIn first conditional sentences, the 'if' clause uses Simple Present even though it refers to a future condition.
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Question 12 of 50
Select the sentence with the correct auxiliary do-support for emphasis in Simple Present:
ExplanationThe emphatic auxiliary 'do' + base verb form is used in Simple Present for emphasis, matching first-person subject.
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Question 13 of 50
Choose the sentence with correct third-person singular verb form ending in '-es':
ExplanationVerbs ending in -ch, -sh, -ss, -x, -o add '-es' in third person singular: watch → watches.
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Question 14 of 50
Choose the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement in Simple Present:
ExplanationThird-person singular subjects (he/she/it) require the verb to take '-s/-es' in Simple Present.
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Question 15 of 50
Select the correct Simple Present sentence for a verb ending in a consonant + 'y':
ExplanationVerbs ending in a consonant + 'y' change 'y' to 'i' and add '-es' in third person singular: study → studies.
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Question 16 of 50
Choose the sentence with correct Simple Present usage for expressing a permanent professional role:
ExplanationSimple Present with 'be' expresses a permanent state or identity, such as one's profession.
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Question 17 of 50
Identify the sentence with the correct negative form using 'never' in Simple Present:
ExplanationWith third-person singular subjects, the verb still takes '-s' even with the negative adverb 'never': lies.
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Question 18 of 50
Choose the correct sentence expressing a scientific/universal truth:
ExplanationUniversal/scientific truths are always expressed in the Simple Present tense, regardless of when the statement is made.
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Question 19 of 50
Select the sentence with the correct question form asking about frequency using Simple Present:
ExplanationQuestions about habitual frequency use 'do/does' + subject + base verb; 'do you exercise' matches the second-person subject.
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Question 20 of 50
Choose the sentence with the correct Simple Present question using 'what' as the object:
ExplanationWh-questions in Simple Present use 'does' + subject + base verb form ('do', not 'does' again).
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Question 21 of 50
Choose the sentence with the correct Simple Present usage in an academic/textbook explanation:
ExplanationExplaining bodily/biological functions in textbooks conventionally uses Simple Present.
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Question 22 of 50
Identify the correct sentence describing an instructional/procedural sequence (sportscasting/demonstration use):
ExplanationSimple Present is used for step-by-step instructions, demonstrations, and commentary (as in recipes or sports commentary).
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Question 23 of 50
Select the sentence with correct Simple Present usage in reported speech for a universal truth:
ExplanationUniversal truths retain the Simple Present tense in reported speech, even when the reporting verb is past.
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Question 24 of 50
Select the sentence with the correct Simple Present form for the verb 'do' as a main verb (third person):
Explanation'Do' as a main verb also becomes 'does' in third-person singular Simple Present.
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Question 25 of 50
Choose the correct sentence with Simple Present used in a conditional expressing a general truth (zero conditional):
ExplanationZero conditional (general truths/scientific facts) uses Simple Present in both clauses.
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Question 26 of 50
Select the sentence with correct Simple Present usage in a proverb:
ExplanationProverbs and general truths are conventionally expressed in Simple Present.
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Question 27 of 50
Identify the correct Simple Present tag question for 'They play cricket.':
ExplanationFor a positive statement, the tag question is negative: 'don't they?' matching the plural subject.
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Question 28 of 50
Identify the correct sentence expressing a permanent characteristic/trait using Simple Present:
ExplanationA permanent personality trait or characteristic is described using Simple Present with 'be'.
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Question 29 of 50
Identify the correct sentence for a fixed timetable/schedule (future use of Simple Present):
ExplanationSimple Present is used for scheduled/timetabled future events, such as train departures or flight times.
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Question 30 of 50
Select the correctly formed negative sentence in Simple Present for third person singular:
ExplanationNegative Simple Present for third-person singular uses 'doesn't' + base form of the verb (not '-s' form).
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Question 31 of 50
Choose the sentence correctly using Simple Present to express an opinion or belief (stative verb):
Explanation'Think' meaning 'believe/have an opinion' is a stative use and takes Simple Present, not continuous.
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Question 32 of 50
Choose the sentence with the correct Simple Present verb form for the irregular verb 'go' (third person):
Explanation'Go' takes '-es' in third-person singular Simple Present: goes.
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Question 33 of 50
Identify the sentence with the correct Simple Present usage for expressing a general capability (not ongoing action):
ExplanationSimple Present expresses a general ability or skill, distinct from an action happening right now.
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Question 34 of 50
Identify the correct sentence with Simple Present used for a permanent geographical fact:
ExplanationPermanent geographical facts, like the course of a river, are expressed using Simple Present.
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Question 35 of 50
Choose the correctly formed Simple Present sentence for a stative verb (verbs not normally used in continuous form):
ExplanationStative verbs like 'know', 'believe', 'love', 'want' are used in Simple Present even to describe present states, not in continuous form.
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Question 36 of 50
Select the sentence correctly expressing a permanent state using Simple Present:
ExplanationSimple Present expresses a permanent or long-term state of residence, unlike the continuous form which implies temporariness.
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Question 37 of 50
Choose the sentence with correctly formed Simple Present for the modal-like expression 'It is said that':
ExplanationThe passive Simple Present structure 'It is said that' is used to report common beliefs or sayings.
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Question 38 of 50
Choose the sentence correctly using Simple Present with 'always' to express annoyance (special idiomatic use):
Explanation'Always + Present Continuous' expresses annoyance at a repeated habit, while 'always + Simple Present' is neutral — both correct in their contexts.
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Question 39 of 50
Choose the sentence with correct Simple Present usage in a time clause referring to the future:
ExplanationTime clauses introduced by 'when', 'after', 'before', 'as soon as' use Simple Present to refer to future events.
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Question 40 of 50
Choose the correctly formed Simple Present sentence with the verb 'have' meaning possession:
Explanation'Have' becomes 'has' for third-person singular subjects in Simple Present.
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Question 41 of 50
Choose the sentence correctly using Simple Present for a general fact:
ExplanationA permanent natural fact (sunrise direction) is expressed in Simple Present.
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Question 42 of 50
Identify the sentence with correct Simple Present negation using 'don't' for plural subjects:
ExplanationPlural subjects (and I/you/we/they) use 'don't' + base verb form in negative Simple Present.
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Question 43 of 50
Identify the correct question using 'how often' with Simple Present:
Explanation'How often' questions about habitual actions use 'does' + subject + base verb form.
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Question 44 of 50
Select the sentence with the correct Simple Present tag question:
ExplanationTag questions for Simple Present statements with a main verb (not 'be') use 'doesn't/don't' matching the subject.
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Question 45 of 50
Select the sentence with correct Simple Present usage for reporting news headlines (journalistic convention):
ExplanationNews headlines conventionally use Simple Present to report even recently completed events, for immediacy and brevity.
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Question 46 of 50
Select the sentence with the correct Simple Present structure describing a recurring institutional event:
ExplanationRecurring institutional/scheduled events are described using Simple Present.
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Question 47 of 50
Identify the correct sentence expressing a law of nature using Simple Present:
ExplanationSimple Present is the standard tense for describing scientific laws and natural phenomena.
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Question 48 of 50
Identify the sentence with the correct Simple Present usage in a formal definition:
ExplanationDefinitions of processes and concepts are conventionally given in Simple Present.
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Question 49 of 50
Identify the correct sentence using Simple Present for stating company policy or standard procedure:
ExplanationSimple Present is used to state fixed institutional policies, procedures, or operating hours.
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Question 50 of 50
Choose the sentence that correctly distinguishes 'he goes' vs 'he is going' in meaning:
ExplanationSimple Present expresses habitual/repeated action, while Present Continuous expresses an action happening now or an immediate future plan.
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