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1c Present Simple VS Present Continuous State Verbs
1c Present Simple VS Present Continuous State Verbs
Verbs
1. Read the sentences and circle the correct answer.
1. Gloria __________ to Singapore right now.
a. is flying b. Flies
2. Mrs Adams __________ her kids before they go to bed.
a. always kisses b. is always kissing
3. _____ Ruth _____ you once a day?
a. Does…call b. Is…calling
4. I can’t eat this cake. It __________ good.
a. isn’t tasting b. doesn’t taste
5. Listen! Martha __________ in her room
a. is singing b. sings
6. Mark __________ as a waiter at a cafe fort he summer.
a. works b. is working
7. Brian __________ swimming in the sea.
a. is loving b. loves
2. Read the sentences and circle the correct answer.
1. Mrs Parker is giving our tests back on Mondays / at the
moment.
2. We have lunch at our grandparents’ at weekends / this
weekend.
3. I’m working on a difficult Project every day / these days.
4. Do you meet Jessica every afternoon / this afternoon?
5. We attend guitar lessons right now / twice a week.
3. Complete the sentences with the Present Simple or
Present Continuous form of the verbs given.
1. _______________ (you / know) that man, Ben?
2. Mrs martins _______________ (not organise) a charity
event these days.
3. Brad _______________ (not remember) what this word
means.
4. I _______________ (want) to have a bath and relax now.
5. - Where is Frankie?
- He _______________ (water) the flowers in the garden.
6. - Where _______________ (Dean and Carrie / live)
- In New York.
7. We _______________ (have) a great time! The party is
amazing!
4. Complete the sentences with the Present Simple or
Present Continuous form of the verbs given.
1. I _______________ (ask) you about this exercise because
I _______________ (notunderstand) it, Ms Clarens.
2. - _______________ (you / plan) your wedding party
these days?
- I _______________ (want) to, but I’m too busy.
3. You _______________ (not tell) me the truth! I
_______________ (not believe) you!
4. _______________ (mum / return) home early this week?
- I _______________ (think) she’s working late.