Present Simple Grammar Review Worksheet for 10th Grade

To understand present simple tense better, let's review some key concepts.

Fill in the Blank: Fill in the blank with the correct words.
1. Maria _ to the store every Saturday.
2. My brother __ basketball twice a week.
3. The sun __ in the east every morning.
4. Cats __ milk as their favorite treat.
5. We always __ our homework before dinner.

Word bank: plays, drink, do, rises, goes

Multiple Choice Questions: Choose the correct answer from the choices for each question.
1. Which sentence is in the present simple tense?
A. She is dancing on the stage.
B. He will write a book.
C. They go to the beach every summer.
D. I am eating my lunch.
2. When do we use the present simple tense?
A. Actions happening now
B. Actions happening in the past
C. Actions happening in the future
D. Habitual actions
3. Which verb form is correct for the present simple tense?
A. I swim in the pool yesterday.
B. She eated her lunch quickly.
C. We plays football every Sunday.
D. They study for their exams regularly.
4. Choose the sentence that is NOT in the present simple tense.
A. The birds chirp in the morning.
B. He has finished his homework.
C. She dances ballet every Friday.
D. They eat pizza on Fridays.
5. Why is it important to use the correct tense in sentences?
A. It makes the sentences longer.
B. It confuses the reader.
C. It helps to clearly convey the time of the action.
D. It changes the meaning of the sentence.

Open Ended Questions: Answer the following questions in complete sentences.

1. How often do you read books?
2. Describe a daily routine that you follow.
3. Why do you think learning grammar rules, like the present simple tense, is important in
writing and speaking?
Answer Key:

Fill in the Blank:

1. goes
2. plays
3. rises
4. drink
5. do
Multiple Choice Questions:
1. C - They go to the beach every summer.
2. D - Habitual actions
3. D - They study for their exams regularly.
4. B - He has finished his homework.
5. C - It helps to clearly convey the time of the action.

Open Ended Questions:

1. Answers may vary.
2. Answers may vary. (Example: I wake up at 6 am, have breakfast, then study for school.)
3. Answers may vary. (Example: Learning grammar rules helps us communicate effectively
and avoid misunderstandings in our conversations and writing.)