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In this post, you will learn advanced level examples of all simple tenses. We also use the word ‘indefinite’ for simple tenses.

Present Simple Tense

Positive Sentences

1. [A brave boy and his sister] bravely kill a dangerous snake with a long stick in the kitchen on Sundays. (Subject Noun Phrase with adverbial phrase)
2. My great mother cooks delicious and tasty food. (Simple Sentence)
3. People select their Prime Minister after every five years. (Simple Sentence)

Negative Sentences

1. [The cottage of a poor man] is not impressive. (Subject Noun Phrase with negative auxiliary)
2. The sons and daughters of a rich man with a high attitude do not attend my English course. (Negative auxiliary verb)
3. I don’t know the story that was told. (Contracted negative)

Question Sentences

1. Who attends international training sessions? (Wh question word)
2. What is a good birthday gift for my mother? (Wh question word)
3. Do students enjoy attending your English course? (Auxiliary verb question)

Negative and Question Sentences Mutually

1. Doesn’t Mr. Sajjad teach other subjects? (Negative auxiliary verb question)
2. Why don’t they like going to the park? (Wh question word + negative verb)
3. Who hasn’t been working in the elevator for a long time? (Wh question word + negative auxiliary verb)

Past Simple Tense

Positive Sentences

1. The man with a gun entered the room last night. (Past tense verb with time adverbial)
2. I woke up during the night because of a bad dream. (Past tense verb with time adverbial)
3. People selected their Prime Minister in 2023. (Past tense verb with time phrase)

Negative Sentences

1. I didn’t understand the story that was told last night. (Past tense auxiliary verb with negative)
2. The guests did not come when I was seeking a job. (Past tense verb with negative)
3. They didn’t replace the whiteboard yesterday. (Past tense verb with negative)

Question Sentences

1. When did Mr. Sajjad start attending international training sessions? (Wh question word about time)
2. What did you buy for your mother on her birthday? (Wh question word about object)
3. Did they enjoy your English course? (Auxiliary verb question)

Negative and Question Sentences Mutually

1. Didn’t the students ask any questions? (Negative auxiliary verb question)
2. Why didn’t you tell me about the event? (Wh question word + negative verb)
3. Who didn’t receive a call from the police station? (Wh question word + negative auxiliary verb)

Negative Sentences

4. The children don’t always behave well. (Negative auxiliary verb with stative verb)
5. This course doesn’t focus on advanced grammar. (Negative auxiliary verb)

Question Sentences

4. Where do international training sessions usually take place? (Wh question word about location)
5. How often does Mr. Sajjad attend these sessions? (Wh question word about frequency)

Negative and Question Sentences Mutually

4. Don’t the students sometimes get bored? (Negative auxiliary verb question)
5. Why doesn’t everyone participate in class discussions? (Wh question word + negative verb)

Positive Sentences

4. We had a delicious meal last night. (Past tense verb with object)
5. They finished their homework before dinner. (Past tense verb with time adverbial)

Negative Sentences

4. He didn’t find his keys anywhere. (Past tense verb with negative and adverbial phrase)
5. She didn’t attend the meeting because she was sick. (Past tense verb with negative and reason clause)

Question Sentences

4. What did they do last weekend? (Wh question word about action)
5. Who did you meet at the event? (Wh question word about person)

Negative and Question Sentences Mutually

4. Didn’t you have any questions for Mr. Sajjad? (Negative auxiliary verb question)
5. Why didn’t they complete the assignment on time? (Wh question word + negative verb)

Future Simple Tense

Positive Sentences

1. The students will learn a lot in this English course. (Simple future with main verb)
2. Mr. Sajjad will share his knowledge and experience. (Simple future with main verb)
3. I will help you with your English skills. (Simple future with pronoun and main verb)
4. We will have a test next week. (Simple future with main verb and time phrase)
5. They will travel to Europe for their vacation. (Simple future with main verb and prepositional phrase)

Negative Sentences

1. The students won’t learn everything in just one course. (Simple future with negative auxiliary verb)
2. Mr. Sajjad won’t be able to answer every question. (Simple future with negative auxiliary verb and infinitive)
3. I won’t have time to see you tomorrow. (Simple future with negative auxiliary verb and time phrase)
4. We will not be able to attend the meeting if it’s too late. (Simple future with negative auxiliary verb and infinitive phrase)
5. They won’t visit all the countries in Europe. (Simple future with negative auxiliary verb and object)

Question Sentences

1. Will the students enjoy learning English? (Auxiliary verb question with main verb)
2. What will Mr. Sajjad teach in his next session? (Wh question word with simple future)
3. When will you be finished with your homework? (Wh question word with simple future)
4. Where will we go for lunch? (Wh question word with simple future)
5. Who will be responsible for the presentation? (Wh question word with simple future)

Negative and Question Sentences Mutually

1. Won’t the students need more practice? (Negative auxiliary verb question with main verb)
2. Why won’t they be able to attend the meeting? (Wh question word + negative auxiliary verb)
3. Who won’t be participating in the class discussion? (Wh question word + negative auxiliary verb)
4. Will you not ask any questions about the assignment? (Negative auxiliary verb question with main verb)
5. What don’t they like about this course? (Wh question word + negative auxiliary verb)