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Present Simple Questions – Quiz 1
Present Simple Questions Quiz 1 (30 MCQs)
This multiple-choice question set evaluates the formation and understanding of present simple questions, including affirmative and negative yes/no questions, frequency questions, and questions about habits or routines. It covers various aspects such as subject-verb agreement, auxiliary verbs, and question words in English grammar.
Quiz Instructions
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1.
No, he ..... He lives in London.
A) Do.
B) Don't.
C) Does.
D) Doesn't.
E) Does.
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Explanations:
The sentence "No, he..... He lives in London." is a negative present simple question. In English, when forming a negative response to a yes/no question using the present simple tense, we use 'doesn't' followed by the subject and the base form of the verb. Here, the subject is "he," so the correct form is "doesn't."
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Do - Incorrect as it does not match the negative structure.
Option B:
Don't - Incorrect as it lacks the auxiliary verb 'does' needed for present simple questions.
Option C:
Does - Incorrect as it is positive and does not match the negative context.
Option D:
Doesn't - Correct as it forms a proper negative response to a yes/no question in present simple tense.
Option E:
Does - Incorrect for the same reason as Option C.
2.
..... do you live?I live in Jeddah
A) What.
B) Where.
C) How.
D) Who.
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Explanations:
The question "..... do you live? I live in Jeddah" is a present simple question, which asks about a habitual action or current state. The correct answer to identify the type of question being asked is "Where," as it relates to asking for a location.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
What - Incorrect; not specific to asking about location.
Option B:
Where - Correct; asks about the place of residence.
Option C:
How - Incorrect; not related to asking for a method or manner.
Option D:
Who - Incorrect; not specific to asking about people.
3.
A: ..... English? B:Yes, she does. My niece speaks it well.
A) Are your niece speak.
B) Does your niece speak.
C) Is your niece speak.
D) Do your niece speak.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
B) Does your niece speak.
This question uses the present simple tense in a yes/no format, which is appropriate for asking about habitual actions or current abilities. The sentence "Does your niece speak English?" directly asks if the subject (your niece) has the ability to speak English.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect as it uses an incorrect verb form and lacks a question mark.
Option B:
Correct as it is in the proper present simple yes/no question format.
Option C:
Incorrect as "Is" should be "Does" for third-person singular subjects like "your niece."
Option D:
Incorrect as "Do" should be "Does" for third-person singular subjects and it lacks the subject "your niece."
4.
Select the correct answer:Do you get up early?
A) Yes, I don't.
B) Yes, I does.
C) Yes, I do.
D) Yes, I doesn't.
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Explanations:
Option C) "Yes, I do." is correct because it follows the proper structure for a positive response to a yes/no question in the present simple tense. The auxiliary verb "do" must agree with the subject (I), and the pronoun "do" should be used at the end of the sentence.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect due to the use of "don't," which contradicts the positive response.
Option B:
Incorrect because "does" does not agree with the subject "I."
Option C:
Correct as it uses "do" properly after "Yes."
Option D:
Incorrect for using "doesn't," which contradicts the positive response.
5.
Jack ..... to school every day.
A) Goes.
B) Going.
C) Went.
D) Go.
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Explanations:
The sentence "Jack ..... to school every day." is a question in the present simple tense, asking about Jack's daily routine. The correct answer is
A) Goes.
This option uses the verb 'go' in its base form (goes), which is appropriate for the third-person singular subject 'he/she/it', including 'Jack'.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. Uses present simple tense with third-person singular subject.
Option B:
Incorrect. Using "going" is a gerund, not suitable for this sentence structure.
Option C:
Incorrect. Past tense does not fit the context of daily routine.
Option D:
Incorrect. Uses infinitive form without 'to', which is wrong in this context.
6.
..... Nina play computer games?
A) Do.
B) Does.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The sentence "Nina play computer games?" is a question in the present simple tense. To form this type of question, we need to use the auxiliary verb "does" with the base form of the main verb (in this case, "play"). Therefore, the correct answer is
B) Does.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect as it uses "do," which is not appropriate for the subject "Nina."
Option B:
Correct as it uses "does" to form the question.
Option C:
Incorrect as both options A and B are correct, but only one can be chosen.
Option D:
Incorrect as there is a correct answer among the given choices.
7.
What ..... George eat all this while?
A) Does.
B) Do.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The sentence "What does George eat all this while?" is a present simple question asking about the eating habits of George over a period of time. The auxiliary verb "does" is used to form the question, making Option A correct.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. Uses "Does" to form the present simple question.
Option B:
Incorrect. "Do" would be used for questions with plural subjects or first-person singular ("I").
Option C:
Incorrect. Both options are needed, not all of them.
Option D:
Incorrect. Option A is correct.
8.
Where ..... he travel every day?
A) Do.
B) Does.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The sentence "Where does he travel every day?" is a question in the present simple tense, asking about a habitual action. The auxiliary verb "does" is used to form the question with the subject pronoun "he". Therefore, option B) Does is correct.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect as it uses "do", which would be wrong for the subject "he".
Option B:
Correct as it properly forms the question with "does" and "he".
Option C:
Incorrect as both options A and B are correct, making this choice invalid.
Option D:
Incorrect as option B is indeed correct.
9.
..... she ..... acting?
A) Does/ likes.
B) Do/ likes.
C) Do/ like.
D) Does/ like.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
D) Does/ like.
This question tests the formation of a present simple question in English, which typically starts with "Does" followed by the subject and then the base form of the verb. In this case, "she" as the subject requires "Does," and "like" is the correct form of the verb to follow.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect because it uses "Do" instead of "Does."
Option B:
Incorrect for the same reason as Option A.
Option C:
Incorrect because it uses "like" in plural form, which is not appropriate here.
Option D:
Correct as it properly forms a present simple question with "Does" and the correct verb "like."
10.
..... the sun come out in the east?
A) Do.
B) Does.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The sentence "Does the sun come out in the east?" is a present simple question, which requires the auxiliary verb "does" to invert with the subject "the sun." Therefore, option B) Does is correct.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect. "Do" is not used for questions about third-person singular subjects in the present simple tense.
Option B:
Correct. "Does" is needed to form a proper question with the subject "the sun."
Option C:
Incorrect. Both A and D are incorrect, so this option does not apply.
Option D:
Incorrect. "None of the above" is not applicable since B) Does is correct.
11.
What ..... Mohammed study?
A) Do.
B) Does.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
Option B) "Does" is correct because the sentence requires a question form using the auxiliary verb "does" to inquire about what Mohammed studies. The structure should be: "What does Mohammed study?"
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect; "Do" is not used for third-person singular subjects in questions.
Option B:
Correct; "Does" is the proper auxiliary verb to form the question.
Option C:
Incorrect; both A and B are incorrect, so this option does not apply.
Option D:
Incorrect; there is a correct answer among the options provided.
12.
A: ..... speak Russian? B:My brother-in-law does.
A) What.
B) When.
C) Where.
D) Who.
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Explanations:
The sentence "My brother-in-law does" indicates that the question is asking about a person, specifically who speaks Russian. The use of "who" in option D correctly identifies this as a question about identity or person.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
What - Incorrect because it would be used for objects or things.
Option B:
When - Incorrect because it would be used for time.
Option C:
Where - Incorrect because it would be used for places.
Option D:
Who - Correct as it is used to ask about a person who speaks Russian.
13.
..... Andy do the shopping?
A) Do.
B) Does.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
Option B) "Does" is correct because the sentence "Andy do the shopping?" is a present simple question, which requires the auxiliary verb "does" to form the question. The subject "Andy" is singular, so "does" is used instead of "do".
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect as it uses "Do," which is not appropriate for a singular subject in a present simple question.
Option B:
Correct as explained above.
Option C:
Incorrect as both options A and B are incorrect when considering the proper formation of the sentence.
Option D:
Incorrect as there is a correct answer among the given choices.
14.
Choose the correct option ..... do the kids meet in town on Saturday afternoon?
A) Who.
B) What.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The sentence "do the kids meet in town on Saturday afternoon?" is a present simple question asking about who performs the action of meeting. The correct interrogative word to use for identifying the subject (who) in this context is "Who".
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. "Who" is used to ask about the subject performing the action.
Option B:
Incorrect. "What" would be used if asking about the action or object, not the subject.
Option C:
Incorrect. Both A and B are incorrect individually; only A is correct.
Option D:
Incorrect. There is a correct option (A).
15.
A: ..... your older brother ..... ? B:he studies in London
A) What does study.
B) What do study.
C) Where do study.
D) Where does study.
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Explanations:
Option D is correct because it uses the proper form for a present simple question with a third-person singular subject ("he"). The structure "Where does he study?" is grammatically accurate and matches the context of B's response, which indicates a location (London) where someone studies.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect. Missing auxiliary verb "does".
Option B:
Incorrect. Missing auxiliary verb "does" and subject-verb agreement error with "do".
Option C:
Incorrect. Uses plural form "do", which doesn't match singular subject "he".
Option D:
Correct. Proper structure for present simple question with third-person singular subject.
16.
..... you ..... sleeping?
A) Do/ like.
B) Does/ like.
C) Does/ likes.
D) Do/ likes.
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Explanations:
The sentence "..... you ..... sleeping?" is a present simple question, which requires the auxiliary verb "do" for questions involving the base form of the main verb (in this case, "like"). The subject "you" does not change in these types of questions.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. Uses "Do" as the auxiliary and "like" as the base form of the verb.
Option B:
Incorrect. "Does" is used for third-person singular subjects, not "you".
Option C:
Incorrect. Both verbs are in wrong forms.
Option D:
Incorrect. Both verbs are in wrong forms.
17.
..... Jim live in York?
A) Don't.
B) Does.
C) Does.
D) Do.
E) Doesn't.
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Explanations:
The question "Jim live in York?" is a present simple question, which should be formed using the auxiliary verb "does" followed by the subject and the base form of the main verb. The correct formation would be "Does Jim live in York?" Therefore, option B) Does is the correct answer.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect as it does not start with "Does".
Option B:
Correct as it starts with "Does" and follows the present simple question formation.
Option C:
Incorrect for the same reason as Option A.
Option D:
Incorrect as it uses "Do" instead of "Does".
Option E:
Incorrect as it negates the sentence, which is not required in a question form.
18.
What time ..... you get up?
A) Does.
B) Are.
C) Do.
D) Is.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
C) Do.
In a present simple question about habits or routines, the auxiliary verb "do" is used to form the question. The sentence structure for asking what time someone gets up would be: "Do you get up at...?" This follows the pattern of using "do" as an auxiliary verb in questions.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Does - Incorrect, used for third person singular subjects.
Option B:
Are - Incorrect, not used to form present simple questions about habits or routines.
Option C:
Do - Correct, used as an auxiliary verb in forming the question.
Option D:
Is - Incorrect, used for linking verbs and questions with third person singular subjects.
19.
..... it correct?
A) Does.
B) Is.
C) Are.
D) Do.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
B) Is.
In the given sentence, "Is" is used to form a present simple question with the subject "it." The structure for forming a yes/no question in the present simple tense using "it" as the subject is:
Is + Subject + Verb (base form) + Object?
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Does - Incorrect, used with third-person plural or he/she/it subjects for actions.
Option B:
Is - Correct, used to form questions with "it" as the subject in present simple tense.
Option C:
Are - Incorrect, used for plural subjects or second person singular.
Option D:
Do - Incorrect, used with third-person plural or he/she/it subjects for actions.
20.
..... your friend have Maths today?
A) Do.
B) Does.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
Option B) "Does" is correct because the sentence is a present simple question asking about a habitual action or current situation. The auxiliary verb "does" is used to form questions with the main verb in its base form after it, as seen in "your friend have Maths today?" which should be corrected to "Does your friend have Maths today?"
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect. "Do" would be used for questions involving the subject pronoun "I" or when the subject is plural and not preceded by a contraction.
Option B:
Correct. As explained, "Does" is appropriate here.
Option C:
Incorrect. Both A and D are incorrect, so this option does not apply.
Option D:
Incorrect. The sentence requires the use of "Does" to form a correct present simple question.
21.
Where ..... she go?
A) Do.
B) Does.
C) Is.
D) Has.
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Explanations:
The sentence "Where ..... she go?" is a question asking about the location of an action in the present simple tense. The correct form to use for questions with third-person singular subjects (she, he, it) in English is "does" followed by the base form of the verb. Therefore, the correct answer is
B) Does.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Do - Incorrect as it's not used for third-person singular subjects in questions.
Option B:
Does - Correct form for third-person singular subjects in questions.
Option C:
Is - Incorrect as it is used for present continuous tense or questions about existence.
Option D:
Has - Incorrect as it's used for present perfect tense.
22.
How often ..... you hang out with your friends?
A) Do.
B) Does.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
A) Do.
When forming a question in the present simple tense to ask about frequency, we use "do" as an auxiliary verb with the subject pronoun (you). The structure for such questions is: Subject + do/does + base form of the verb + other elements.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. Uses "Do" to start the question, appropriate for asking about frequency.
Option B:
Incorrect. "Does" is used with third-person singular subjects (he, she, it), not "you".
Option C:
Incorrect. Both options A and B are correct individually; thus, this option does not apply.
Option D:
Incorrect. The question can be correctly formed using "Do" with the subject "you".
23.
..... do you usually go out with?
A) Who.
B) When.
C) Where.
D) What.
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Explanations:
The question "..... do you usually go out with?" is a present simple question, which asks about habitual actions. The correct answer to identify the person involved in this action is "Who."
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. "Who" is used to ask about people.
Option B:
Incorrect. "When" is for asking about time.
Option C:
Incorrect. "Where" is for asking about places.
Option D:
Incorrect. "What" is for asking about things or actions.
24.
How ..... Marry get to school?
A) Do.
B) Does.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The sentence "How does Marry get to school?" is a question asking about the method of transportation used by Marry to go to school. This follows the structure for forming present simple questions, which begins with "how" followed by the auxiliary verb "does," then the subject, and finally the main verb in its base form.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Do - Incorrect as it does not match the correct auxiliary verb "does."
Option B:
Does - Correct as it matches the structure for forming present simple questions.
Option C:
All the above - Incorrect as only "Does" is correct.
Option D:
None of the above - Incorrect as "Does" is the correct answer.
25.
..... she like cake?
A) Do.
B) Does.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The sentence "..... she like cake?" is a present simple question in English, which requires the auxiliary verb "does" to form the question. The correct structure for this type of question is: "Does + subject + main verb (base form) + object?" Therefore, the correct answer is
B) Does.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect as "do" is not used with third-person singular subjects in questions.
Option B:
Correct as it uses "does," the auxiliary verb for forming present simple questions with third-person singular subjects.
Option C:
Incorrect as both A and B are correct, but only one can be chosen.
Option D:
Incorrect as there is a correct answer among the options provided.
26.
Complete the sentence.Doctor B ..... dreams for his future.
A) Doesn't have.
B) Haven't.
C) Doesn't has.
D) Don't have.
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Explanations:
The sentence "Doctor B ..... dreams for his future." is a question in the present simple tense, asking about Doctor B's current state regarding his future dreams. The correct form should be negative and singular as "Doctor B" is singular. Therefore, the correct answer is
Option A: Doesn't have.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. Uses present simple negative with subject-verb agreement for a singular subject.
Option B:
Incorrect. "Haven't" is used for plural subjects or first-person plurals in questions.
Option C:
Incorrect. Grammatically incorrect as it combines two verbs improperly.
Option D:
Incorrect. "Don't have" is not appropriate for a singular subject.
27.
..... he understand French?
A) Are.
B) Is.
C) Do.
D) Does.
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Explanations:
The sentence "..... he understand French?" is a question in the present simple tense, asking about a habitual action or current ability. In English grammar, questions with auxiliary verbs like "do" and "does" are used to form such inquiries. Since the subject "he" is singular, the correct auxiliary verb is "does." Therefore, option D) Does is the correct answer.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Are - Incorrect for a question about ability or habitual action.
Option B:
Is - Incorrect for the same reason as above.
Option C:
Do - Incorrect because "he" is singular, not plural.
Option D:
Does - Correct for a singular subject in present simple questions.
28.
..... are you?-Fine.
A) How.
B) What.
C) When.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The question "..... are you?-Fine." is a present simple question, and the correct response format should be a question using the auxiliary verb 'are'. The phrase "How are you?" fits this pattern.
Option A: How - Correct. This option uses the appropriate auxiliary verb for forming a present simple question.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
How is correct as it forms a proper present simple question.
Option B:
What is incorrect because it does not form a question using 'are'.
Option C:
When is incorrect as it refers to time, which is not relevant here.
Option D:
None of the above is incorrect since Option A is correct.
29.
When is the question word used to ask about .....
A) Reason.
B) Time.
C) Places.
D) Manner, way of doing something.
E) People.
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Explanations:
The question word "when" is used to ask about time in the context of present simple questions. For example, "When do you eat breakfast?" This demonstrates that "when" is specifically related to asking about times or moments.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Reason - Incorrect. "When" does not inquire about reasons.
Option B:
Time - Correct. "When" asks about time, dates, or moments.
Option C:
Places - Incorrect. "Where" is used for places.
Option D:
Manner, way of doing something - Incorrect. "How" is used for manner.
Option E:
People - Incorrect. "Who" or "whom" are used for people.
30.
A: ..... ?B:Children? Yes. My sister has two daughters
A) Does your sister have a child.
B) Do your sister have a child.
C) Does your sister have any children.
D) Do your sister have any children.
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Explanations:
Option C) "Does your sister have any children." is correct because it is a properly formed present simple question asking about the existence of one or more children. The use of "any" makes the question open-ended, appropriate for the response given.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect due to missing subject-verb agreement ("Does your sister have a child.")
Option B:
Incorrect due to missing subject-verb agreement and "a" instead of "any" ("Do your sister have a child.")
Option C:
Correct as explained above.
Option D:
Incorrect for the same reasons as Option B.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are present simple questions?
Present simple questions are interrogative sentences formed using the auxiliary verb "do" or "does" to ask about actions, states, or habits in the present tense.
How do you form a negative question in the present simple?
To form a negative question in the present simple, use "don't" or "doesn't" followed by the subject and the base form of the verb. For example: 'Do you like ice cream?' becomes 'Don't you like ice cream?' for negatives.
Can present simple questions be used to ask about habits?
Yes, the present simple is often used to form questions that inquire about regular or habitual actions in the present. These can include daily routines and general truths.
Are there any exceptions when forming present simple questions?
Yes, with irregular verbs, the auxiliary verb "do" or "does" is used in all forms of the question. For example, 'He eats breakfast every morning' becomes 'Does he eat breakfast every morning?' for a question.
How do you recognize present simple questions?
Present simple questions are recognizable by their use of the auxiliary verbs "do" or "does," followed by the subject and the base form of the verb. They typically start with a question word like 'who,' 'what,' 'where,' etc., or can be a simple inversion without a question word.