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Simple Present Or Present Continuous Tense Exercise

November 21, 2017 - A1pdf

The present simple is used to talk about facts, general truths, habits and routines. The present continuous is used to talk about actions or situations that are going on at the moment of speaking.

Progress 0 of 12 answered
1. Martin ……………….. in his garage.
Wrong!
We use the present continuous to talk about actions and situations that are going on at the moment of speaking.
2. Martin ………………. fixing things.
Wrong!
The simple present is used to talk about our habits, preferences, hobbies etc.
3. What ………………… for breakfast?
Wrong!
If the arrangement already exists, we use the present continuous to talk about the future.
4. I ……………….. France this summer.
Wrong!
If the arrangement already exists, we use the present continuous to talk about the future.
5. I ………………. France every summer.
Wrong!
We use the simple present to talk about our habits and routines.
6. ………………….. on any new projects at the moment?
Wrong!
We use the present continuous to talk about actions and situations that are going on at the moment of speaking.
7. ……………. on Sundays?
Wrong!
The question is about habits or routines.
8. How often ……………….. ?
Wrong!
The question is about habits or routines.
9. Susie …………….. here often.
Wrong!
The statement is about habits or routines.
10. ………………. with us to the movies?
Wrong!
The question is about arrangement that already exists.
11. ………………. what ……………..?
Wrong!
12. How ………………. a washing machine?
Wrong!
Done.
Score: 0/12

Answers

1. Martin is working in his garage.
2. Martin enjoys fixing things.
3. What are we having for breakfast?
4. I am visiting France this summer.
5. I visit France every summer.
6. Are you working on any new projects at the moment?
7. Do you work on Sundays?
8. How often do you work out?
9. Susie comes here often.
10. Are you coming with us to the movies?
11. Does she know what she is doing?
12. How do you start a washing machine?

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