Present Simple Mixed Practice
A2 Level
Mixed practice combines positive, negative, and question
forms together in one exercise. This is harder than practising one form at a time because you
must decide which type of sentence each question needs — and then apply the correct rule. One
question might need "She goes," the next might need "Do they go?" and the next "He doesn't
go." Switching between forms is what real English communication requires.
When you see a gap in a mixed exercise, follow these three steps: first, check if the sentence is positive, negative, or a question. Second, find the subject — is it he/she/it or something else? Third, apply the correct rule: -s/-es for positive third person, "don't / doesn't" + base verb for negatives, "Do / Does" + base verb for questions. If you can do all three steps quickly, your present simple grammar is strong. Mixed practice is the best preparation for real conversations, writing, and English exams, where all three forms appear together without warning.
When you see a gap in a mixed exercise, follow these three steps: first, check if the sentence is positive, negative, or a question. Second, find the subject — is it he/she/it or something else? Third, apply the correct rule: -s/-es for positive third person, "don't / doesn't" + base verb for negatives, "Do / Does" + base verb for questions. If you can do all three steps quickly, your present simple grammar is strong. Mixed practice is the best preparation for real conversations, writing, and English exams, where all three forms appear together without warning.
Quick Rule
positive (verb / verb-s) + negative (don't / doesn't + base) + question (Do / Does + base)
- 1.She speaks three languages fluently. (positive — third person -s)
- 2.We don't eat dinner before seven o'clock. (negative — don't + base verb)
- 3.Does your brother play any musical instruments? (question — Does + base verb)
- 4.I don't take the bus to work very often. (negative — don't + base verb)
- 5.Where do they usually go on holiday? (WH question — Do + base verb)
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