Using the Simple Present Tense of Regular Verbs

In each of the following sentences, choose the correct verb form from the parentheses.

For help with this exercise, see “Regular Verbs.”

  1. Too often, elevator doors (open / opens) at practically every floor even when there are just a few people in the car.

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    Using the Simple Present Tense of Regular Verbs - Question 1
  2. Now, guests at one big hotel (enjoy / enjoys) faster, more direct elevator rides, thanks to a new “smart elevator” system.

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    Using the Simple Present Tense of Regular Verbs - Question 2
  3. The system (work / works) so well because it knows where people want to go before they get into their elevator car.

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    Using the Simple Present Tense of Regular Verbs - Question 3
  4. Whenever someone (want / wants) to take an elevator, he or she must first punch in the desired floor number at a keypad in the lobby.

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    Using the Simple Present Tense of Regular Verbs - Question 4
  5. A digital display then (indicate / indicates) the letter of the elevator car that will directly go to a floor close to the person’s destination.

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    Using the Simple Present Tense of Regular Verbs - Question 5
  6. To ensure that guests do not get confused with the new system, employees of the hotel (help / helps) guests to use it correctly.

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    Using the Simple Present Tense of Regular Verbs - Question 6
  7. The hotel’s managers (claim / claims) that the system reduces the average trip time by up to 30 percent.

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    Using the Simple Present Tense of Regular Verbs - Question 7
  8. However, some guests (express / expresses) irritation with the system.

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    Using the Simple Present Tense of Regular Verbs - Question 8
  9. They sometimes (wait / waits) a long time for an elevator, and then they cannot get into the first car that comes because it is not going near their floor.

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    Using the Simple Present Tense of Regular Verbs - Question 9
  10. Still, most people who use the system (consider / considers) it to be a welcome improvement in elevator technology.

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    Using the Simple Present Tense of Regular Verbs - Question 10
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