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ICSE · Class 4 · English Grammar

20 flashcards for Simple Present Tense (ICSE Class 4 English Grammar) to test yourself on key terms and facts. Sample: "What is the Simple Present Tense?"

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Card 1Simple Present Tense

What is the Simple Present Tense?

Answer

The Simple Present Tense is used to talk about things that happen regularly, are always true, or happen every day. It describes habits, facts, and general truths. Example: 'I go to school every day.'…

Card 2Simple Present Tense

When do we use the Simple Present Tense?

Answer

We use the Simple Present Tense for: 1) Daily habits (I brush my teeth), 2) General truths (The sun rises in the east), 3) Permanent situations (She lives in Delhi), and 4) Scheduled events (The train…

Card 3Simple Present Tense

Give 3 examples of the Simple Present Tense.

Answer

1) I eat breakfast every morning. 2) Birds fly in the sky. 3) He plays cricket after school. These show daily actions or general facts.

Card 4Simple Present Tense

What happens to the verb when the subject is he, she, or it?

Answer

When the subject is he, she, or it, we add -s or -es to the base verb. Example: 'She plays piano.' 'He watches TV.' This shows the third person singular form.

Card 5Simple Present Tense

Why do we say 'Monica likes songs' and not 'Monica like songs'?

Answer

Because Monica is a singular noun (she), we must add -s to the verb 'like'. So it becomes 'likes'. This follows the rule: for he, she, it → verb + s/es.

Card 6Simple Present Tense

What is the base form of a verb?

Answer

The base form of a verb is the original form without any endings like -s, -ed, or -ing. Examples: play, go, eat, read. We use the base form with I, you, we, they.

Card 7Simple Present Tense

Which subjects use the base verb without -s or -es?

Answer

I, you, we, they, and all plural subjects use the base verb. Example: 'We play', 'They run', 'I eat'. No -s is added.

Card 8Simple Present Tense

Which subjects need -s or -es with the verb?

Answer

He, she, it, and all singular nouns need -s or -es added to the verb. Example: 'She dances', 'The dog barks', 'It rains'.

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What are the important topics in Simple Present Tense for ICSE Class 4 English Grammar?
Key topics in Simple Present Tense include Understanding the Simple Present Tense, Spelling Rules for Adding -s or -es. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 4 exams.
How many flashcards are available for Simple Present Tense?
There are 20 flashcards for Simple Present Tense covering key definitions, facts and ideas. A few sample cards are shown on this page.
How should I revise Simple Present Tense for Class 4 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 52 practice questions on Simple Present Tense. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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