PART A: GRAMMAR

1) SIMPLE PRESENT
Singular and plural verbs are used in simple present for:
 Present period actions (now actions)
Example: - I study English now.
- The class has a lesson at this time.
 Future plans
Example: - I travel to Mombasa next week.
- Ali goes to America in 2021.
 Permanent truths (of situations that don’t change)
Example: - The police enforce the law.
- A teacher passes on education.
 Repeated actions
Example: - You always bore me in speech. Please keep quiet
- Asha never attends the class.
 Observations (what one sees)
Example: - You seem sick.
- This place looks very dirty.
 Declarations
Example: - I hate this person.
- We like the way you teach us.
 Advice / instructions
Example: - To know English, first attend the classes and strive in your studies.
- To get well, first visit the doctor, then, take medication.
PRACTICE WORK
Add the best verbs in the sentences:
1. This room___________ clean. (appear / appears)
2. Tomorrow, I____________ an exam. (do / does)
3. Who__________ my name? (know /knows)
4. First, _____________ me your problem. (tell / tells)
5. The doctor____________ the sick. (treat /treats)
6. I__________ this place. (love / loves)
7. Parents___________ for their children. (care / cares)
8. We____________ our problem. (realize / realizes)
9. What___________ on here? (go/goes)