Simple present tense worksheet 2

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The simple present tense is used to talk about our habits, routines and general truths.

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The simple present tense is mainly used to talk about things that are always true or things that happen all the time. When we use this tense form, we usually say when or how often something happens.

To say how often something happens, we use frequency adverbs. The most common frequency adverbs used with the simple present tense are: always, usually, often, sometimes, occasionally, rarely and never.

To say when something happens, we use time prepositions like in, on, at etc.

At is used with clock time. Examples are: at six o’clock, at 8.30 etc.

In is used with parts of the day. Examples are: in the morning, in the evening, in the afternoon

On is used with particular days. Examples are: on Sunday, on Monday, on March 21st etc.

In is also used with years, months and seasons. Examples are: in 1979, in April, in winter etc.

Complete the following sentences using appropriate time expressions.

1. How …………………… (often / much) do you visit your grandparents?

2. We usually have meetings on …………………… (Sunday / Sundays).

3. I usually get up ………………… (at / in) six o’clock.

4. We do not eat meat …………………… (in / on) Saturdays.

5. I usually leave for work ……………………. (at / on) 8.30.

6. The teacher gives us notes ………………………. (after / while) class.

7. She is not expected to be here before 11 o’clock ………………….. (in / at) night.

8. I ……………………. (rare / rarely) gets up early on Sundays.

9. I don’t like to get up before seven ……………………. (in / on) the morning.

10. I don’t work on my computer ……………………. (at / in) night.

11. We have lunch …………………… (at / on) noon.

12. My dad doesn’t work ………………………. (at / on) the weekend.

13. I take a short nap …………………… (in / at) the afternoon.

14. I often work ……………………. (at / in) night.

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