Help your students gain confidence with the Present Simple tense using these easy-to-use grammar task cards. Each card features a fill-in-the-blank sentence in the positive, negative, or question form, and students must choose the correct verb option to complete the sentence.
Designed for elementary ESL/EFL and ELL learners, this resource is perfect for grammar centers, small groups, exit tickets, or quick assessment checks. The multiple-choice format makes it accessible for emerging readers while still providing meaningful grammar practice.
What’s Included
- 35 Present Simple task cards + cover card (positive, negative, and question forms)
- Student recording sheet for writing answers
- Teacher answer key / self-correction sheet so students can check their own work
Skills Students Will Practice
- Using the Present Simple tense correctly in context
- Choosing between correct and incorrect verb forms
- Recognizing positive, negative, and question structures
- Reading, grammar, and sentence comprehension
How to Use in Class
- Task card centers: Place cards at a grammar station with recording sheets.
- Small-group review: Read sentences aloud and have students hold up A/B/C answers.
- Fast finisher work: Give a handful of cards to early finishers for extra practice.
- Assessment: Use cards as a quick, informal check of Present Simple understanding.
- Self-checking practice: Let students correct their own work with the answer sheet.
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Pair It With
For even more Present Simple speaking practice, pair these task cards with the ESL Conversation Cards – Present Simple . Use the task cards to build accuracy with form and the conversation cards to help students use the tense fluently in real communication.
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Present Simple Task Cards to Practice Positive, Negative and Question Forms
How to Assemble & Use This Resource
This is a full-color PDF digital download. No physical product will be shipped.
- Print the task cards, recording sheets, and answer key.
- Laminating the cards is recommended for long-term classroom use.
- Cut the cards and store them in a small container or on a keyring.
- Provide students with recording sheets and pencils or erasable markers if using dry-erase sleeves.
Once prepped, you can reuse these Present Simple task cards year after year as a go-to grammar center or review activity.