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Simple Present vs. Present Continuous Tense – ESL Grammar Exercise

February 15, 2025 - pdf

Fill in the blanks with a verb form in the simple present or present continuous tense.

1. Where ............................... at the moment?

Correct! Wrong!

The present continuous tense is used to talk about people's temporary living and working arrangements. The simple present is used to talk about permanent jobs and place of residence.

2. ................... he ..................... a job?

Correct! Wrong!

3. She .............................. for a job.

Correct! Wrong!

The present continuous is used to talk about ongoing actions and situations.

4. He ............................ anything. He is very lazy.

Correct! Wrong!

5. What ......................... you .......................... there?

Correct! Wrong!

6. Where ............................. snakes .........................?

Correct! Wrong!

7. What ......................... spiders ........................?

Correct! Wrong!

8. Where ......................... you ......................?

Correct! Wrong!

9. How ..................... you ......................... this machine on?

Correct! Wrong!

10. An honest person ........................... lies.

Correct! Wrong!

11. ....................... you .................... in God?

Correct! Wrong!

12. ..................... you ...................... to the party?

Correct! Wrong!

Answers

1. Where are you working at the moment?
2. Does he have a job?
3. She is looking for a job.
4. He doesn’t do anything. He is very lazy.
5. What are you doing there?
6. Where do snakes live?
7. What do spiders eat?
8. Where are you going?
9. How do you turn this machine on?
10. An honest person doesn’t tell lies.
11. Do you believe in God?
12. Are you coming to the party?

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