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Simple present or present continous Exercise

March 2, 2014 - A1pdf

Complete the following sentences using an appropriate tense form.

Progress 0 of 10 answered
1My father ............... at a bank.
Wrong!
Use the simple present for a regular job or fact, so the correct answer is "works".
2My brothers ............... incredibly well.
Wrong!
With the plural subject "My brothers" and a general ability, the correct answer is "sing".
3I always ............... a bath before I go to bed.
Wrong!
Use the simple present with "always" for a routine, so the correct answer is "take".
4Supriya ............... English well.
Wrong!
Use the simple present for a general ability, so the correct answer is "speaks".
5She ............... in the garden right now.
Wrong!
Use the present continuous for an action happening now, so the correct answer is "is working".
6"What are you doing there?" "I ............... a letter."
Wrong!
Use the present continuous to answer a question about what is happening now, so the correct answer is "am writing".
7Listen! The children ............... a song.
Wrong!
Use the present continuous for an action happening now, so the correct answer is "are singing".
8Rohan ............... his car at the moment.
Wrong!
Use the present continuous for an action in progress now, so the correct answer is "is repairing".
9The postman ............... the letters every morning.
Wrong!
Use the simple present for a regular duty or routine, so the correct answer is "brings".
10I ............... the answer.
Wrong!
Use the simple present with the stative verb "know", so the correct answer is "know".
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Answers

  1. My father works at a bank.
  2. My brothers sing incredibly well.
  3. I always take a bath before I go to bed.
  4. Supriya speaks English well.
  5. She is working in the garden right now.
  6. “What are you doing there?” “I am writing a letter.”
  7. Listen! The children are singing a song.
  8. Rohan is repairing his car at the moment.
  9. The postman brings the letters every morning.
  10. I know the answer.
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