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Simple present or present continuous tense

June 1, 2015 - pdf

Complete the following sentences using an appropriate verb form.

1. The hen …………………… eggs. (lay)

2. I ……………………… a cake. (make)

3. The boys ………………….. in the garden now. (play)

4. ‘Which book are you reading now?’ ‘I ………………… . David Copperfield.’ (read)

5. He ………………… milk every morning. (drink)

6. I ………………… .. up every day at 6.30. (get)

7. Fortune ………………… the brave. (favor)

8. Here ………………… the bus. (come)

9. I ……………………… (think) of visiting America.

10. Jacob ………………… care of his baby whenever his wife is away. (take)

11. Barking dogs seldom ………………….. (bite)

12. I will wait until you ……………………… your lunch.

13. I …………………. for Singapore tomorrow. (leave)

Answers

1. The hen lays eggs.

2. I am making a cake.

3. The boys are playing in the garden now.

4. ‘Which book are you reading now?’ ‘I am reading David Copperfield.’

5. He drinks milk every morning.

6. I get up every day at 6.30.

7. Fortune favors the brave.

8. Here comes the bus.

9. I am thinking of visiting America.

10. Jacob takes care of his baby whenever his wife is away.

11. Barking dogs seldom bite.

12. I will wait until you finish your lunch.

13. I am leaving for Singapore tomorrow.

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