Fill in the blanks using the simple present tense form of the verb.

1. He ……………………. nearby. (live)

2. She …………………… a boutique in town. (run)

3. He ……………………… at least five newspapers in the morning. (read)

4. Lions and tigers ………………………. in jungles. (live)

5. The mother cat ……………………… her kittens. (adore)

6. Sita both ………………….. and ………………….. (sing, dance)

7. Both my parents ………………………… in a factory. (work)

8. My uncle and aunt ………………………. a lot. (travel)

9. The mother hen ……………………….. care of her chicks until they are old enough.

10. People ……………………… to earn a living. (work)

11. Susie ………………………. idols from clay. (make)

12. We ……………………. a silent prayer before having our meals. (say)

Answers

1. He lives nearby.

2. She runs a boutique in town.

3. He reads at least five newspapers in the morning.

4. Lions and tigers live in jungles.

5. The mother cat adores her kittens.

6. Sita both sings and dances.

7. Both my parents work in a factory.

8. My uncle and aunt travel a lot.

9. The mother hen takes care of her chicks until they are old enough.

10. People work to earn a living.

11. Susie makes idols from clay.

12. We say a silent prayer before having our meals.