Present Simple Tense Exercises - Test 71

Test 1 of 16 in C1 · #71 of 187 overall · 20 exercises

1. 1

   Complete the gap with the correct present simple verb:

   No matter how complex the protocol, Dr. Fernandez _____ to even the most intricate procedures with unwavering precision.

   Hint
   aadheres bis adhering chas adhered dadhered

2. 2

   Select the well-formed tag question for the following statement:

   His proposal eschews conventional wisdom, __________?

   Hint
   adoes it bisn’t he cisn’t it ddoesn’t it

3. 3

   Choose the line that matches the register and semantics required:

   At our firm, client confidentiality _____ precedence over expediency, no matter how urgent the matter appears.

   Hint
   atake btaking ctakes dis taken

4. 4

   Choose the sentence that uses the emphatic form of the present simple tense:

   Hint
   aShe is working hard to meet her deadlines. bShe was working hard to meet her deadlines. cShe does work hard to meet her deadlines. dShe has worked hard to meet her deadlines.

5. 5

   Complete the sentence:

   Despite the myriad opinions circulating, the committee generally _____ consensus only after protracted deliberation.

   Hint
   ahas forged bis forging cforges dwill forge

6. 6

   Select the best option:

   Only in exceptional circumstances ______ the partners reveal specifics of their methodology to external auditors.

   Hint
   ado bdoes care dis

7. 7

   Which sentence demonstrates the use of the present simple tense in a conditional clause?

   Hint
   aBy the time the sun sets, the temperature will have dropped significantly. bUnless it had rained, we would have gone to the park. cIf he had been more careful, he wouldn't have made the mistake. dIf you heat ice, it melts.

8. 8

   Complete the sentence:

   Rarely _____ the committee issue such decisive recommendations unless the circumstances truly warrant intervention.

   Hint
   adoes bare cdo dis

9. 9

   Which response uses the present simple for scheduled future events in a formal context?

   Hint
   aThe seminar has ended already, so the networking will start soon. bThe seminar ends at six o’clock, after which a networking session follows. cThe seminar ended at six o’clock. dThe seminar will be finishing by six o’clock.

10. 10

    Choose the option where inversion is correctly used:

    Hint
    aSeldom do challenge his colleagues his ideas so directly. bSeldom do his colleagues challenge his ideas so directly. cSeldom colleagues does challenge his ideas so directly. dSeldom his colleagues do challenge his ideas so directly.

11. 11

    Identify the grammatically correct sentence in the present simple form:

    Hint
    aSeldom encounters one such unwavering dedication in a volunteer. bSeldom does one encounter such unwavering dedication in a volunteer. cSeldom one does encounter such unwavering dedication in a volunteer. dSeldom one encounters such unwavering dedication in a volunteer.

12. 12

    Identify the sentence where the present simple is correctly utilized to describe a scheduled public event:

    Hint
    aThe symposium commences at 9 a.m. each November. bThe symposium is commencing at 9 a.m. each November. cThe symposium has been commencing at 9 a.m. each November. dThe symposium will be commencing at 9 a.m. in November.

13. 13

    Which sentence correctly uses the present simple tense in the negative form?

    Hint
    aThe government do not provide sufficient support for small businesses. bThe government has not provided sufficient support for small businesses. cThe government does not provide sufficient support for small businesses. dThe government is not providing sufficient support for small businesses.

14. 14

    Which sentence best demonstrates effective use of present simple in a discourse context requiring contrastive emphasis?

    Hint
    aWhen Jonathan will prepare dinner, his sister prefers ordering takeaway. bJonathan prepares dinner every night, whereas his sister invariably orders takeaway. cJonathan is preparing dinner every night, whereas his sister has takeaways all the time. dWhile Jonathan prepares dinner every night, his sister chose to order takeaway yesterday.

15. 15

    Select the sentence in which a negative present simple is formed at a C1+ syntactic level:

    Hint
    aRarely she miss an opportunity to critique the proposal’s underlying assumptions. bRarely did she miss an opportunity to critique the proposal’s underlying assumptions. cRarely she misses an opportunity to critique the proposal’s underlying assumptions. dRarely does she miss an opportunity to critique the proposal’s underlying assumptions.

16. 16

    Which sentence uses the present simple in a subordinate clause?

    Hint
    aUnless he has finished his work on time, he does not leave the office early. bUnless he is finishing his work on time, he does not leave the office early. cUnless he will finish his work on time, he does not leave the office early. dUnless he finishes his work on time, he does not leave the office early.

17. 17

    Which version employs the present simple idiomatically to articulate a strong personal stance?

    Hint
    aI have not seen eye to eye with him for years. bRarely do I see eye to eye with him, and today is no exception. cI will not see eye to eye with him on this one, regardless of the evidence. dI do not often see eye to eye with his approach, but this time I did.

18. 18

    Choose the sentence that describes a permanent state:

    Hint
    aThe Amazon rainforest has provided a habitat for countless species of plants and animals. bThe Amazon rainforest provides a habitat for countless species of plants and animals. cThe Amazon rainforest was providing a habitat for countless species of plants and animals. dThe Amazon rainforest is providing a habitat for countless species of plants and animals.

19. 19

    Choose the option that best demonstrates how the present simple can be used rhetorically to introduce universal truths in an academic register:

    Hint
    aThe data show that economic incentives drive innovation in most circumstances. bThe data shows economic incentives is driving innovation in most circumstances. cThe data showed that economic incentives drive innovation in most circumstances. dThe data shows that economic incentives drives innovation in most circumstances.

20. 20

    Which sentence correctly illustrates a habitual passive construction in the present simple?

    Hint
    aDecisions are taken by the committee after extensive deliberation. bDecisions take by the committee often have far-reaching consequences. cDecisions is taken by the committee following protocol. dDecisions are taking by the committee with impressive regularity.

Couldn’t load the next questions. Try again

That was very fast — the answers are being recorded, so take your time with the next ones.