Present Simple Tense worksheet for grade 4 - Free Printable

The task is to complete the sentences using the verbs in brackets in their correct forms for the Present Simple tense. Here's how to solve each sentence:

Rules for Present Simple Tense:

1. For most verbs, use the base form of the verb.
2. For third-person singular subjects (he, she, it), add -s or -es to the base form.
3. For irregular verbs, use their specific present simple forms.

Solution:

1. We sometimes ______ (read) book.
- Subject: "We" (plural)
- Verb: "read" (base form remains unchanged for plural subjects)
- Answer: read

2. Ches ______ (go) too the disco.
- Subject: "Ches" (third-person singular)
- Verb: "go" → adds -es for third-person singular
- Answer: goes

3. It often ______ (rain) on Sundays.
- Subject: "It" (third-person singular)
- Verb: "rain" → changes to rains for third-person singular
- Answer: rains

4. Lino and his sister ______ (wash) the family car.
- Subject: "Lino and his sister" (plural)
- Verb: "wash" (base form remains unchanged for plural subjects)
- Answer: wash

5. Smile never ______ (to wear) jeans.
- Subject: "Smile" (third-person singular)
- Verb: "wear" → removes "to" and adds -s for third-person singular
- Answer: wears

6. Mr. Extra ______ (to teach) Spanish and French.
- Subject: "Mr. Extra" (third-person singular)
- Verb: "teach" → removes "to" and adds -es for third-person singular
- Answer: teaches

7. Palm ______ (wake up) at 6:15 am.
- Subject: "Palm" (third-person singular)
- Verb: "wake up" → adds -s for third-person singular
- Answer: wakes up

8. Intread ______ (brush) his teeth.
- Subject: "Intread" (third-person singular)
- Verb: "brush" → adds -es for third-person singular
- Answer: brushes

9. They ______ (eat) dinner at the hotel.
- Subject: "They" (plural)
- Verb: "eat" (base form remains unchanged for plural subjects)
- Answer: eat

10. Chaymin ______ (play) video games.
- Subject: "Chaymin" (third-person singular)
- Verb: "play" → adds -s for third-person singular
- Answer: plays

Final Answers:

1. read
2. goes
3. rains
4. wash
5. wears
6. teaches
7. wakes up
8. brushes
9. eat
10. plays

Explanation:

- For plural subjects (e.g., "We," "They"), use the base form of the verb.
- For third-person singular subjects (e.g., "Ches," "It," "Mr. Extra"), add -s or -es to the base form, following the rules of English grammar.
- Irregular verbs follow their specific conjugation patterns in the present simple tense.

Final Answer:
\boxed{
\begin{aligned}
1. & \text{ read} \\
2. & \text{ goes} \\
3. & \text{ rains} \\
4. & \text{ wash} \\
5. & \text{ wears} \\
6. & \text{ teaches} \\
7. & \text{ wakes up} \\
8. & \text{ brushes} \\
9. & \text{ eat} \\
10. & \text{ plays}
\end{aligned}
}