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Simple present or present continuous

December 24, 2014 - pdf

Complete the following sentences using an appropriate simple present or present continuous form.

1. Trees ………………… their leaves in autumn.

Correct! Wrong!

2. She ……………….. in her room.

Correct! Wrong!

3. Water ………………. at 100 degree Celsius.

Correct! Wrong!

4. The postman ………………… letters.

Correct! Wrong!

5. ‘Is dinner ready?’ ‘No I ………………….. it.’

Correct! Wrong!

6. I …………………. a meeting this evening

Correct! Wrong!

7. The scriptures …………………. us that we must strive to conquer our ego.

Correct! Wrong!

8. I ………………… for the test.

Correct! Wrong!

9. The students …………………. on the project.

Correct! Wrong!

10. My brother ………………….. his examination on Monday.

Correct! Wrong!

Answers

1. Trees shed their leaves in autumn.

2. She is getting dressed in her room.

3. Water boils at 100 degree Celsius.

4. The postman brings letters.

5. ‘Is dinner ready?’ ‘No I am cooking it.’

6. I am addressing a meeting this evening.

7. The scriptures tell us that we must strive to conquer our ego.

8. I am preparing for the test.

9. The students are working on the project.

10. My brother is writing his examination on Monday.

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