Fill in the blanks with a present simple or present continuous tense form.
1I ............... my homework.
Wrong!
The present continuous is used to talk about actions or situations that are going on at the moment of speaking.
2She ............... as a receptionist.
Wrong!
We use the simple present to talk about our jobs.
3He ............... with his parents at the moment.
Wrong!
We use the present continuous to talk about temporary situations.
4I always ............... up at 6 o'clock.
Wrong!
We use the simple present to talk about habits and routines.
5He is busy at the moment. He ............... to a friend.
Wrong!
The present continuous is used to talk about actions or situations that are going on at the moment of speaking.
6I'm sorry but I ............... what you mean.
Wrong!
7You ............... too much fat food.
Wrong!
The present simple is used to talk about facts and habits.
8Which TV channel ...............?
Wrong!
We use the present simple to ask about habits and preferences.
9What time ............... the train arrive?
Wrong!
The present simple is used to talk about timetabled events.
10How often ............... to the movies?
Wrong!
11What ............... at the moment?
Wrong!
12I usually ............... early on Mondays.
Wrong!
The present simple is used to talk about habits.
Done.
Score: 0/12
Answers
- I am doing my homework.
- She works as a receptionist.
- He is staying with his parents at the moment.
- I always get up at 6 o’clock.
- He is busy at the moment. He is talking to a friend.
- I’m sorry but I do not understand what you mean.
- You eat too much fat food.
- Which TV channel do you usually watch?
- What time does the train arrive?
- How often do you go to the movies?
- What are you doing at the moment?
- I usually get up early on Mondays.
