Present Simple Multiple Choice Quiz
A1-A2 Level
Multiple choice exercises help you recognise the correct present simple form
by choosing from several options. Each question gives you a sentence with a gap and two or more
possible answers. Your job is to read the sentence carefully and pick the right verb form based
on the subject and whether the sentence is positive, negative, or a question.
The key to answering correctly is to check the subject first — is it he/she/it (third person) or I/you/we/they? Then check if the sentence is positive, negative, or a question. In positive sentences, he/she/it needs -s or -es on the verb. In negatives, look for "doesn't" (he/she/it) or "don't" (I/you/we/they) followed by the base form. In questions, "Does" goes with he/she/it and "Do" goes with the others. Multiple choice is a common format in Cambridge exams and other English tests, so practising this format prepares you for real exam situations where you must choose quickly and accurately between similar options.
The key to answering correctly is to check the subject first — is it he/she/it (third person) or I/you/we/they? Then check if the sentence is positive, negative, or a question. In positive sentences, he/she/it needs -s or -es on the verb. In negatives, look for "doesn't" (he/she/it) or "don't" (I/you/we/they) followed by the base form. In questions, "Does" goes with he/she/it and "Do" goes with the others. Multiple choice is a common format in Cambridge exams and other English tests, so practising this format prepares you for real exam situations where you must choose quickly and accurately between similar options.
Quick Rule
choose the correct present simple form based on subject + sentence type
- 1.She ___ to the gym twice a week. → goes (third person -es)
- 2.They ___ television in the morning. → don't watch (negative — base form)
- 3.___ your father work here? → Does (third person question)
- 4.I ___ English and Spanish. → speak (first person — base form)
- 5.The bus ___ at half past seven. → leaves (third person — schedule)
Present Simple: Multiple Choice
Choose the correct answer for each question
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