Most of the sentences in the English language are based on the present indefinite tense, hence, every grammar learner should exercise and obtain the answer to each question with respect to this very first tense of the English language. When a person writes or speaks, he either talks about the past, present, or future. Thus, there are only three main types of tenses in almost every language; past, present, and future. Getting a command of all these types of sentences in a language means that one has obtained mastery of that language.
In this article, we will talk only about the present indefinite tense, exercise with its sentences, and find correct answers for each sentence.
What is the Present Indefinite Tense?
Present simply means to refer to something about what is happening in existing time. Indefinite means; lasting for an unknown or unstated length of time. The definition of present indefinite tense in concise words is to talk about something that is happening presently and is lasting for an unknown time.
Why is Present Indefinite Tense Used?
In order to express the habits of a person, an event, an activity, exercise a judgment or answer a question in the near future, the present indefinite tense is used. Usually, there are three reasons we use present indefinite tense in our writing or speaking:
- Adduce a universal truth: For the purpose of citing a universal truth, the present indefinite tense is used. For example, the sun sets in the west; No one lives on the moon, Time does not wait for anyone.
- Describe an action: Most of the time, the present tense is used to illustrate an action. For instance, She loves her mother; I like singing songs; He plays hockey; He goes to the gym.
- Express a habit: We also use present indefinite tense in an expression of a habit. For example, He smokes; I never share my feelings; I rarely go for a walk.
- Inform about an event: Lockdown imposes every week; classes start next year; movie starts at 10 A.M.
Sentence Structure:
There is no auxiliary/helping verb (will, can, may, is, am, are, has, have) in the present tense. The first form of the verb (with s or es), after the subject, followed by an object is used in the present indefinite tense (don’t worry we will exercise to find the answer to every question that comes to your mind); therefore, sentence structure of present indefinite tenses is:
He, she, it, and singular + 1st verb (s or es) + object.
I, we, they, you, and plural + 1st verb + object.
Use of Present Indefinite Tense in Sentences (Exercise and Answer)
We can write almost everything in present indefinite tenses. Every tense in the English language has more or less four types: simple also called affirmative, negative, interrogative and interrogative in negative. Similarly, present indefinite tenses are also based on these four basic types of tenses.
Simple or Affirmative Present Indefinite Tense
There is no hard and fast rule to create a simple present indefinite tense because we only use the root form of the verb in these types of sentences. In order to express a habit, universal fact or simply for the purpose of conversation in daily routine, we get help from simple present indefinite tense.
Subject with the help of root verb, followed by object is used in present indefinite tenses. Here are some examples of present indefinite tense along with exercise and answer.
Examples
- We go for a walk twice a day.
- You waste your energy.
- The sun sets in the west.
- We follow the teachings of our teachers.
- He goes to college.
- He eats breakfast regularly.
- I play games.
- She gets an education.
- We enjoy the holidays.
- She rings the bell.
- They enjoy winter vacations.
- She read a horror novel.
- You read a short story.
- We go to watch a movie.
- I meet her because she is a generous lady.
- He takes a bath.
- She drinks water.
- I go on a picnic.
- She goes to the club.
- Ayesha washes utensils.
- We tease people.
- They help poor people.
- Irma washes clothes.
- Helen goes to school.
- Sana takes a bath daily.
Present Indefinite Tenses in Negative
If we want to deny a routine, universal fact, or habit then we have to use present indefinite tenses in negative. To write a negative sentence in a present indefinite form we use: Subject + do/does not + object. With he, she, it, and singular we use “does not” whereas, with I, we, they, you, and plural do not use.
In order to make do not short, we use don’t, and to combine does not we use doesn’t.
Here are some examples of present indefinite tense in negative along with exercise and answer.
Examples
- We do not go for a walk twice a day.
- You do not waste your energy.
- The sun does not set in the east.
- We do not follow the teachings of everyone.
- He does not go to college.
- He does not eat breakfast regularly.
- I do not play games.
- She does not get an education.
- We do not enjoy holidays.
- She does not ring the bell.
- They do not enjoy winter vacations.
- She does not read a horror novel.
- You do not read a short story.
- We do not go to watch movies.
- I do not meet her because she is not a generous lady.
- He does not take a bath.
- She does not drink wine.
- I do not go to parties.
- She does not go to clubs.
- Ayesha does not wash dishes.
- We do not tease people.
- They do not help poor people.
- Irma does not wash clothes.
- Sana does not take a bath daily.
Interrogative Present Indefinite Tenses
In order to ascertain whether a person follows a routine or he has a habit of doing something or not, we use interrogative present indefinite tenses. Interrogative sentence structure in present indefinite tenses is: Do/does + subject + object + question mark (?).
Here are some examples of interrogative present indefinite tense along with exercise and answer.
Examples
- Do you go for a walk regularly?
- Do you make your time useful?
- Does the sun set in the west?
- Does he go to college?
- Do you play games?
- Does he eat breakfast regularly?
- Does she study?
- Do we enjoy holidays?
- Does she ring the bell?
- Do they enjoy winter vacations?
- Does she read a horror novel?
- Do you read a short story?
- Do we go to watch movies?
- Does he take a bath?
- Do you meet her because of her beauty?
- Does she drink wine?
- Do I go to parties?
- Does she go to the club?
- Does Ayesha wash dishes?
- Do we tease people?
- Do they help poor people?
- Does Neelam wash clothes?
- Does Sana take a bath daily?
Interrogative Present Indefinite Tenses in Negative
For the purpose of confirming a fact, asking about a routine or asking questions in negative, interrogative with the help of negative present indefinite tenses are used. Interrogative negative sentence structure in present indefinite tenses is: Do/does + not + subject + object + question mark (?).
Here are some examples of interrogative present indefinite tense in negative along with exercise and answer.
Examples
- Don’t you go for a walk regularly?
- Don’t you make your time useful?
- Doesn’t the sun set in the west?
- Doesn’t he go to college?
- Don’t you play games?
- Doesn’t he eat breakfast regularly?
- Doesn’t she study?
- Don’t we enjoy the holidays?
- Doesn’t she ring the bell?
- Don’t they enjoy winter vacations?
- Doesn’t she read a horror novel?
- Don’t you read a short story?
- Don’t we go to watch a movie?
- Doesn’t he take a bath?
- Don’t you meet her because of her beauty?
- Doesn’t she drink wine?
- Don’t I go to parties?
- Doesn’t she go to the club?
- Doesn’t Ayesha wash dishes?
- Don’t we tease people?
- Don’t they help poor people?
- Doesn’t Neelam wash clothes?
- Doesn’t Sana take a bath daily?
Use of Who, Where, When, Why, What, Which, and How in Present Indefinite Tenses
Sometimes, we need to find a reason when we ask a question. For this purpose, we have to use who, where, when, why, what, which, and how before starting a present indefinite sentence. Moreover, we can also use these words in simple present indefinite sentences along with interrogative and negative sentences. We don’t need any new rules to do this. Here are some examples of present indefinite tense.
Here is how we can use who, where, when, why, what which, and how in the present indefinite tense along with exercise and answer.
Examples
- Why do you go for a walk regularly?
- Why don’t you like football?
- When do you play games?
- Who eats breakfast regularly?
- What does she do on Sunday?
- Which type of drink do you like?
