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Simple Present vs. Present Continuous Tense Exercise

February 23, 2024 - A1pdf

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

Progress 0 of 12 answered
1My brother ............... in Denmark.
Wrong!
Use "works" for a regular job or permanent work situation.
2Plants ............... water and sunlight.
Wrong!
Use "need" for a general fact or state, not an action in progress.
3I ............... the plants right now.
Wrong!
Use "am watering" for an action happening now.
4I ............... my plants every day.
Wrong!
Use "water" with "every day" for a regular habit.
5I ............... rice for lunch.
Wrong!
Use "usually have" for a routine or habit.
6My brother ............... across the street.
Wrong!
Use "lives" for a permanent home or regular living situation.
7Julie ............... a house of her own.
Wrong!
Use "has" for possession.
8Currently, she ............... with her parents.
Wrong!
Use "is staying" with "currently" for a temporary living arrangement.
9I ............... tired of this nonsense.
Wrong!
Use "am getting" for a change that is happening now.
10I ............... to leave now.
Wrong!
Use "want" for a state or desire.
11I ............... mushrooms.
Wrong!
Use "like" for a preference or feeling.
12She ............... 110 pounds.
Wrong!
Use "weighs" to state someone’s weight.
Done.
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Answers

  1. My brother works in Denmark.
  2. Plants need water and sunlight.
  3. I am watering the plants right now.
  4. I water my plants every day.
  5. I usually have rice for lunch.
  6. My brother lives across the street.
  7. Julie has a house of her own.
  8. Currently, she is staying with her parents.
  9. I am getting tired of this nonsense.
  10. I want to leave now.
  11. I like mushrooms.
  12. She weighs 110 pounds.
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