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Simple Present Negative Form – Quiz 1
Simple Present Negative Form Quiz 1 (30 MCQs)
This multiple-choice question set evaluates the understanding of forming negatives in simple present tense, including subject-verb agreement with plural and singular subjects, usage of auxiliary verbs, and negation in various contexts such as habitual actions and third-person singular subjects. The test covers essential grammar skills for English language learners.
Quiz Instructions
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1.
It ..... (not hurt).
A) Don't hurt.
B) Don't hurts.
C) Doesn't hurts.
D) Doesn't hurt.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
D) Doesn't hurt.
This sentence uses the simple present negative form, which requires the auxiliary verb "doesn't" followed by the base form of the main verb "hurt." The other options are incorrect because they either use "don't" instead of "doesn't," or incorrectly add an extra "s" to "hurts."
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect. It uses "Don't hurt," which is the simple present negative form but lacks the subject "it."
Option B:
Incorrect. It incorrectly adds an extra "s" to "hurts."
Option C:
Incorrect. It incorrectly adds an extra "s" to "hurts."
Option D:
Correct. Uses the simple present negative form with "doesn't hurt."
2.
She ..... (not take) pictures.
A) Do not take.
B) Does not take.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The sentence "She does not take pictures" is in the simple present negative form, which correctly uses "does not" followed by the base form of the verb "take." This matches Option B.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect as it uses "do not," which is wrong for third-person singular subjects like "she."
Option B:
Correct, using "does not" with the base form of the verb.
Option C:
Incorrect as both options A and B are correct; this option is redundant.
Option D:
Incorrect as Option B is valid.
3.
Read and choose the correct auxiliary to make negative sentences:We ..... swim.
A) Don't.
B) Doesn't.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
We use "don't" as the auxiliary verb to form a negative sentence in the simple present tense with the subject "we." The correct structure is: Subject + Don't + Verb (base form) + Object.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. We don't swim.
Option B:
Incorrect. "Doesn't" is used for third-person singular subjects like he, she, it.
Option C:
Incorrect. Only option A is correct.
Option D:
Incorrect. Option A is the correct answer.
4.
There are 150 species of animals in the Kruger National Park
A) Present Continuous.
B) Simple Present.
C) Simple Past.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The sentence "There are 150 species of animals in the Kruger National Park" is a simple statement of fact about the current state, which uses the simple present tense to describe an unchanging truth or generalization. This makes option B (Simple Present) correct.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Present Continuous - Incorrect as it describes actions happening at the moment and is formed with "am/is/are + verb+ing".
Option B:
Simple Present - Correct for stating a general truth or fact.
Option C:
Simple Past - Incorrect as it refers to an action completed in the past, formed with "verb + ed" (except for irregular verbs).
Option D:
None of the above - Incorrect since simple present fits the sentence.
5.
Elephants ..... live in Europe.
A) Doesn't.
B) Don't.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The sentence "Elephants don't live in Europe" is in the simple present negative form, which correctly uses 'don't' as the auxiliary verb for the subject 'elephants'. This confirms that option B) Don't. is correct.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect because elephants do not inhabit Europe.
Option B:
Correct, uses proper simple present negative form.
Option C:
Incorrect as it includes an incorrect option (A).
Option D:
Incorrect since there are valid correct options.
6.
Escoge la respuesta correcta
A) He does not teach mathematics.
B) He does not teaches mathematics.
C) He do not teach mathematics.
D) He not teach mathematics.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
A) He does not teach mathematics.
This sentence uses the simple present negative form correctly, where "does" is used as an auxiliary verb to negate the main verb "teach." The other options are incorrect because they either use improper auxiliary verbs or have grammatical errors.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. Uses proper simple present negative form.
Option B:
Incorrect. Double negative ("does not teaches").
Option C:
Incorrect. Subject-verb agreement error ("He do" instead of "He does").
Option D:
Incorrect. Missing auxiliary verb.
7.
Our house ..... have a garage.
A) Don't.
B) Doesn't.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The sentence "Our house doesn't have a garage" is in the simple present negative form, which correctly uses the auxiliary verb "doesn't" followed by the base form of the verb "have." This matches Option B.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect. Uses 'Don't' instead of 'doesn't,' which is not appropriate for subject-verb agreement with a singular noun phrase.
Option B:
Correct. Uses the proper simple present negative form "doesn't have."
Option C:
Incorrect. This option suggests both affirmative and negative forms, which does not apply here as we are dealing with a negative sentence structure.
Option D:
Incorrect. There is a correct answer among the options provided.
8.
My teacher ..... start the class without drinking coffee.
A) Doesn't.
B) Don't.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The sentence "My teacher doesn't start the class without drinking coffee" is in simple present negative form, indicating a habitual action that does not occur under certain conditions. The subject "teacher" requires an auxiliary verb "doesn't," and the base form of the verb "start" follows correctly.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. Uses simple present negative form.
Option B:
Incorrect. Missing 's' after 'doesn't.'
Option C:
Incorrect. Includes an unnecessary option not aligned with the question's context.
Option D:
Incorrect. All other options are valid in this context.
9.
Choose the correct answer DON'T or DOESN'T I ..... dance bachata.
A) Don't.
B) Doesn't.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
A) Don't.
The sentence "I don't dance bachata" uses the simple present negative form, which requires the auxiliary verb "do" followed by "not." In this case, since the subject is "I," we use "don't."
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. Uses "don't" to form a negative sentence in simple present tense.
Option B:
Incorrect. "Doesn't" is used for third-person singular subjects, not first-person singular.
Option C:
Incorrect. Both A and B are incorrect; neither don't nor doesn't fits the subject "I."
Option D:
Incorrect. All options provided have errors or are correct, so this is not applicable.
10.
Don't is the same as:(Don't es lo mismo que):
A) Do not.
B) Does not.
C) Do aren't.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
"Does not" is a contraction of "does not," which refers to the third-person singular form of the verb "to do." In contrast, "do not" is used for both singular and plural subjects in negative statements. Since the question asks about "Don't," which implies a general negative statement applicable to all subjects (singular or plural), the correct answer is "Do not."
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. "Do not" is used for both singular and plural subjects in simple present tense negative statements.
Option B:
Incorrect. "Does not" is specific to the third-person singular subject.
Option C:
Incorrect. This option does not make grammatical sense.
Option D:
Incorrect. At least one correct answer exists among the options provided.
11.
Michael ..... (not dance).
A) Doesn't dance.
B) Don't dance.
C) Doesn't dances.
D) Don't dances.
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Explanations:
Option A is correct because it uses the proper form for a simple present negative statement with a subject pronoun "Michael." The verb "dance" is correctly conjugated to its negative form "doesn't dance."
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. Uses "doesn't" and "dance," which are the appropriate forms for negating the simple present tense with a singular subject.
Option B:
Incorrect. It uses "don't," which is incorrect for a singular subject like "Michael." The correct form should be "doesn't."
Option C:
Incorrect. It incorrectly adds an extra "s" to the negative verb, making it grammatically wrong.
Option D:
Incorrect. Similar to Option B, it uses "don't," which is incorrect for a singular subject like "Michael." The correct form should be "doesn't."
12.
..... I want to meet me?
A) Do.
B) Does.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The sentence "I want to meet me?" is a simple present tense negative form, which requires the use of "do" as an auxiliary verb followed by "not". The correct way to express this would be "I do not want to meet me." or more naturally, "I don't want to meet me."
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. "Do" is used in the negative form of simple present tense.
Option B:
Incorrect. "Does" is used for third-person singular subjects and does not apply here.
Option C:
Incorrect. Both options A and B are correct, but only A matches the claimed answer.
Option D:
Incorrect. The claimed answer is valid.
13.
Paula plays basketball. She ..... football.
A) Doesn't plays.
B) Doesn't play.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The sentence "Paula plays basketball. She doesn't play football." is in the simple present negative form, which requires the auxiliary verb "doesn't" followed by the base form of the main verb (play). Option B correctly uses this structure.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect as it uses a different tense and verb form.
Option B:
Correct, using "doesn't play" in simple present negative form.
Option C:
Incorrect as it includes an unnecessary option that does not fit the context.
Option D:
Incorrect as all other options are valid based on the given choices.
14.
My parents visit my grandma at the weekends. They ..... her on Mondays.
A) Don't visits.
B) Don't visit.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The sentence "They don't visit her on Mondays." uses the simple present negative form correctly. The subject "they" is followed by "don't," which negates the verb "visit," and the pronoun "her" is placed at the end of the sentence, as is standard in English.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect because it uses a plural form instead of the negative form.
Option B:
Correct for using the simple present negative form properly.
Option C:
Incorrect as "don't visits" is grammatically wrong.
Option D:
Incorrect because there is a correct answer among the options provided.
15.
He ..... run in the park.
A) Doesn't.
B) Don't.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The sentence "He ..... run in the park." requires a negative form of the simple present tense. The correct structure for the simple present negative is subject + do/does not + base verb. Since the subject is "he," we use "doesn't" as the auxiliary verb. Therefore, the complete sentence should be "He doesn't run in the park."
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. Uses 'doesn't' which is appropriate for the simple present negative form.
Option B:
Incorrect. 'Don't' is used with plural subjects or 'I.'
Option C:
Incorrect. Both options A and B are correct, so this option is not applicable here.
Option D:
Incorrect. Option A is the correct answer.
16.
He ..... everyday.
A) Doesn't travel.
B) Don't trvels.
C) Doesn't travels.
D) Don't travel.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
A) Doesn't travel.
This sentence uses the simple present negative form, which requires the auxiliary verb "doesn't" followed by the base form of the main verb "travel." The other options are incorrect because:
- Option B and D use "don't," which should be paired with the base form of the verb.
- Option C incorrectly combines "doesn't" with "travels."
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. Uses simple present negative form properly.
Option B:
Incorrect. Should be "don't travel."
Option C:
Incorrect. Should be "doesn't travel."
Option D:
Incorrect. Should be "don't travel."
17.
..... the ticket cost?
A) Do.
B) Does.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The sentence "..... the ticket cost?" is a question asking about the cost of a ticket, and it requires a negative form to be grammatically correct in simple present tense. The correct structure would be: "Does the ticket not cost...?" Therefore, option B) Does is correct.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect as "Do" does not fit the sentence structure.
Option B:
Correct as "Does" fits the simple present negative form.
Option C:
Incorrect as it includes an unnecessary word and is grammatically incorrect.
Option D:
Incorrect as all other options are correct.
18.
What is the structure to the next sentence: "My Mom doesn't let me go out with my friends"
A) Subject + auxiliary + neg form + main verb + complement.
B) Subject + auxiliary +main verb + complement.
C) Subject + neg form + main verb + complement.
D) Subject + auxiliary + neg form + main verb.
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Explanations:
The sentence "My Mom doesn't let me go out with my friends" follows the structure of Subject + auxiliary + neg form + main verb + complement, which matches Option A.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. The sentence uses "doesn't" as an auxiliary verb followed by the main verb "let" and includes a complement ("me go out with my friends").
Option B:
Incorrect. It omits the negation form.
Option C:
Incorrect. It incorrectly places the negation before the main verb.
Option D:
Incorrect. It includes "auxiliary" twice, which is redundant and incorrect in this context.
19.
The cat ..... sleep in my bedroom.
A) Don't.
B) Doesn't.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The sentence "The cat doesn't sleep in my bedroom" is correct because it uses the simple present negative form, which requires adding 's' to the auxiliary verb 'do' and changing the main verb to its base form. In this case, 'sleep' becomes 'doesn’t sleep'.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect as "Don't" is not used with third-person singular subjects like "The cat".
Option B:
Correct for the reasons explained above.
Option C:
Incorrect, only one option is correct.
Option D:
Not applicable as Option B is correct.
20.
I ..... (not ride) horses
A) Do not ride.
B) Does not ride.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The simple present negative form is created by adding "do not" (or "don't") before the base form of the verb for third-person singular subjects, and "do not" (or "don't") or "does not" (or "doesn't") for non-third-person singular subjects. In this case, since the subject is implied to be a non-third-person singular ("I"), we use "do not" (or "don't"). Therefore, the correct answer is A) Do not ride.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. Uses "do not" for first-person singular.
Option B:
Incorrect. Uses "does not," which is wrong for "I."
Option C:
Incorrect. Includes an incorrect option, making it invalid.
Option D:
Incorrect. States "none of the above," but A is correct.
21.
The children ..... go to school in the afternoon.
A) Don't.
B) Doesn't.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The sentence "The children don't go to school in the afternoon" uses the simple present negative form correctly. The subject "children" is plural, so it requires a plural verb "don't." Option B ("Doesn't") would be incorrect because "doesn't" is used with singular subjects.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. Uses the correct simple present negative form for a plural subject.
Option B:
Incorrect. "Doesn't" is only used with singular subjects.
Option C:
Incorrect. Both A and B are not correct as per grammar rules.
Option D:
Incorrect. At least one of the options (A) is correct.
22.
The teachers have two different waste paper baskets in the staff room.
A) Don't.
B) Doesn't.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is Option A: Don't. This is because the sentence "The teachers have two different waste paper baskets in the staff room." does not require a negative form as it is a statement of fact, not negating any action or condition.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. The sentence is a simple statement and doesn't need to be negated.
Option B:
Incorrect. "Doesn't" would imply the teachers do not have waste paper baskets, which contradicts the given information.
Option C:
Incorrect. This option suggests all options are correct, but only Option A is accurate based on the sentence provided.
Option D:
Incorrect. There is a correct answer among the options provided (Option A).
23.
Paul goes to bed at twelve. He ..... to bed at eleven.
A) Doesn't go.
B) Doesn't goes.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The sentence "Paul goes to bed at twelve." is in the simple present tense, indicating a habitual action. To form the negative of this sentence, we need to use "doesn't" (contraction of "does not") followed by the base form of the verb "go". Therefore, the correct sentence would be "Paul doesn't go to bed at eleven." This matches Option A.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. Uses "doesn't" and the base form "go".
Option B:
Incorrect. "Doesn't goes" is grammatically wrong.
Option C:
Incorrect. Both options in this choice are incorrect.
Option D:
Incorrect. There is a correct answer among the choices.
24.
..... your boss give you positive feedback?
A) Do.
B) Does.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
B) Does.
The question asks about positive feedback from your boss, which would be a statement in the simple present tense indicating an ongoing habit or general truth. Positive feedback can be expressed using "does" to affirm an action or quality.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect as it uses "do," which is not appropriate for a positive statement.
Option B:
Correct, as "does" properly forms the simple present tense affirmative in this context.
Option C:
Incorrect because both "Do" and "Does" are used incorrectly; only one is correct.
Option D:
Incorrect as there is a correct answer among the options provided.
25.
She ..... work very hard
A) Do.
B) Does not.
C) Do not.
D) Don't.
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Explanations:
The sentence "She does not work very hard" is in the simple present negative form, which correctly uses "does not" (Doesn't) before the main verb "work." This structure is used to express a habitual action that is not occurring.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Do. Incorrect as it does not match the negative form.
Option B:
Does not. Correct, matches simple present negative form.
Option C:
Do not. Incorrect, "do" is used with third-person singular subjects in affirmative sentences, not negatives.
Option D:
Don't. Incorrect, while this is a contraction of "does not," the full form "does not" is more appropriate for formal writing and exams.
26.
Read and choose the correct auxiliary to make negative sentences:The dogs ..... watch tv.
A) Don't.
B) Doesn't.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The correct auxiliary to make a negative sentence with the subject "The dogs" is "Don't." This is because "dogs" is plural, and in simple present tense, we use "don't" before the verb for negative statements involving plural subjects.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. Uses "don't," which is appropriate for a plural subject in simple present tense.
Option B:
Incorrect. "Doesn't" is used with singular subjects, not plural ones.
Option C:
Incorrect. Both A and B are incorrect; neither doesn't nor all apply here.
Option D:
Incorrect. There is a correct answer among the options provided.
27.
We ..... (not seem) so happy.
A) Do not seem.
B) Does not seem.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The sentence "We ..... (not seem) so happy." requires the simple present negative form, which is constructed by using "do" followed by "not" and then the base form of the verb. The correct answer is
A) Do not seem.
This follows the rule that for the first person plural subject ("we"), we use "do" as the auxiliary verb to form the negative.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. Uses "do not" followed by the base form of the verb, which is the proper simple present negative form for "we".
Option B:
Incorrect. Uses "does not", which is wrong for the first person plural subject.
Option C:
Incorrect. This option suggests both correct and incorrect forms combined, making it invalid.
Option D:
Incorrect. Indicates no correct answer, which contradicts the fact that Option A is correct.
28.
Mary ..... live in New York.
A) Don't.
B) Doesn't.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The sentence "Mary doesn't live in New York" is correct because it uses the simple present negative form, which requires the auxiliary verb "doesn't" followed by the base form of the main verb "live." This structure indicates that Mary does not reside in New York.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect. The sentence should use "doesn't" instead of "don't."
Option B:
Correct. Uses the appropriate simple present negative form.
Option C:
Incorrect. Both options are not correct, so this option is also incorrect.
Option D:
Incorrect. The sentence can be corrected to use "doesn't."
29.
Sharon ..... wear glasses.
A) Don't.
B) Doesn't.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The sentence "Sharon doesn't wear glasses" is in the simple present negative form, which correctly uses the auxiliary verb "doesn't" followed by the base form of the verb "wear." This matches Option B.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect. Uses 'Don't' instead of 'doesn't,' which is not appropriate for Sharon as a singular subject.
Option B:
Correct. Uses the proper simple present negative form "doesn't wear."
Option C:
Incorrect. Includes an unnecessary option that does not apply to this sentence structure.
Option D:
Incorrect. The correct answer is provided in Option B, so 'None of the above' is incorrect.
30.
Tania works in a hospital. She ..... in a restaurant.
A) Doesn't works.
B) Doesn't work.
C) All the above.
D) None of the above.
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Explanations:
The sentence "Tania works in a hospital" is positive, indicating that Tania does perform the action of working at a hospital. To form the negative, we use "doesn't work," which correctly negates the verb "works." Therefore, option B) Doesn't work is correct.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect as it uses 'Doesn't works' which is a double negative and grammatically incorrect.
Option B:
Correct as it properly forms the negative sentence using "doesn't work."
Option C:
Incorrect as it includes an option that does not exist (A and B are the only valid options).
Option D:
Incorrect as there is a correct answer among the given choices.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the simple present negative form?
The simple present negative form is created by adding 'do not' or 'does not' to the base verb of a sentence. For example, in the sentence "She sings," the negative form would be "She does not sing."
When should I use simple present negative form?
You should use the simple present negative form to express habitual actions, general truths, or to make a statement in the negative. For instance, "I do not like coffee" expresses a personal preference.
How does the simple present negative form differ from other tenses?
The simple present negative form is used for actions that are habitual or general, while other tenses like the past tense or future tense would be used to describe actions in different time frames. For example, "I do not eat meat" vs. "I ate meat yesterday."
Can simple present negative form be used with all subjects?
Yes, the simple present negative form can be used with any subject. For example, "We do not go to the gym every day" and "They do not visit their grandparents often."
What is the structure of a simple present negative sentence?
A simple present negative sentence typically follows the structure: Subject + auxiliary verb (do/does) + not + base form of the main verb. For example, "He does not play soccer."