Intermediate Grammar
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Present Simple“I do” – 44 interactive questions
📖 Grammar Reference – Present Simple
Study the notes, then work through the six exercises.
1 Tier 1 – The Concept & Nuance: Permanent Facts, Routines & Timetables
The present simple is used for facts that are true in general, permanent situations, habitual actions, and fixed schedules.
– “Nurses look after patients in hospitals.”
– “Vegetarians don’t eat meat.”
– “How often do you go to the dentist?”
– “She doesn’t drink coffee very often.”
2 Tier 2 – Performative Verbs (I promise / I suggest) & Adverb Placement
When saying the words is the same as performing the action, use the present simple, never the continuous:
– “I promise I won’t be late.” (NOT I am promising).
– “I suggest that you take a taxi.”
– “I apologise for the mistake.”
– “I recommend / I refuse / I insist.”
3 Tier 3 – Top 3 Common Learner Pitfalls
– Rule: Third-person singular (he / she / it) always requires -s / -es in affirmative statements.
– Rule: Performative speech act verbs (promise, suggest, apologise) take the present simple.
– Rule: Questions in the present simple require the auxiliary verb do / does.
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Original practice material inspired by the English Grammar in Use syllabus (Cambridge University Press). Example sentences and exercises are written by All English 4U.