Question

The simple present tense is formed by which of the following constructions?
a. By using the root form or by adding s or es to the end.
b. Have/has + past participle
c. To be (is, am, are) + verb (present participle)
d. None of the above

Answer 1

Hint: The simple present tense is used to indicate habits and repetition. It is used to express actions that will take place in the future according to a given timetable.

Complete answer:
As given in the hint, simple present tense denotes permanent situations and short actions taking place at the moment.
Let’s look at its usage:
Example- He works in a hospital. Here, we have used ‘work + s’ to indicate a permanent action.
Let’s examine the given options-
- By using the root form or by adding s or es to the end- Simple present tense is formed by following the given construction. Hence, it is the correct option.
Example- Sing + s= Sings, dress + es= dresses etc
- Have/has + past participle- Present perfect tense is formed by the following given construction. Hence, it is an incorrect option.
Example- She has eaten her food.
- To be (is, am, are) + verb (present participle)- Present continuous tense is formed by following the given construction. Hence, it is an incorrect option.
Example- She is singing a song.

> The correct answer is Option ‘a’.

Note: Many verbs are formed by adding ‘ies’ in simple present tense form of the verb. Example- ‘carry’ becomes ‘carries’ in simple present tense.