To solve the problem, we need to choose the correct present tense form of the verb for each sentence. The simple present tense is used to describe habitual actions, general truths, or facts. Here's how to approach each question:
Rules for Simple Present Tense:
1.
For singular subjects (e.g., he, she, it, John, Daddy): Use the third-person singular form of the verb (usually adds "-s" or "-es").
2.
For plural subjects (e.g., they, we, monkeys): Use the base form of the verb.
3.
For "I": Use the base form of the verb.
Solutions with Explanations:
#### 1. Daddy ______ to work every day.
- Subject: "Daddy" (singular)
- Correct form: "goes"
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Answer: goes
#### 2. John ______ soccer every week.
- Subject: "John" (singular)
- Correct form: "plays"
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Answer: plays
#### 3. We ______ our teeth every day.
- Subject: "We" (plural)
- Correct form: "brush"
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Answer: brush
#### 4. Sam ______ a story book every night.
- Subject: "Sam" (singular)
- Correct form: "reads"
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Answer: reads
#### 5. Monkeys ______ bananas.
- Subject: "Monkeys" (plural)
- Correct form: "love"
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Answer: love
#### 6. I ______ at 9:00 pm every night.
- Subject: "I"
- Correct form: "sleep"
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Answer: sleep
#### 7. Your shirt ______ like sweet roses.
- Subject: "Your shirt" (singular)
- Correct form: "smells"
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Answer: smells
#### 8. We ______ to school every day.
- Subject: "We" (plural)
- Correct form: "walk"
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Answer: walk
#### 9. My father always ______ to work.
- Subject: "My father" (singular)
- Correct form: "drives"
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Answer: drives
#### 10. We ______ air to live.
- Subject: "We" (plural)
- Correct form: "need"
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Answer: need
Final Answers:
1. goes
2. plays
3. brush
4. reads
5. love
6. sleep
7. smells
8. walk
9. drives
10. need
Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\begin{array}{ll}
1. \text{goes} & 6. \text{sleep} \\
2. \text{plays} & 7. \text{smells} \\
3. \text{brush} & 8. \text{walk} \\
4. \text{reads} & 9. \text{drives} \\
5. \text{love} & 10. \text{need} \\
\end{array}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of simple present tense worksheet.