Form 9, Unit 1, Extended Grammar, ex.1 page 24 - Present Simple vs. Present Continuous
Choose the correct verb forms to complete the sentences. Watch out for time expressions like "right now," "usually," and "today!"
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-Use Present Continuous (am/is/are + -ing) for actions happening right now or today.
-Use Present Simple for habits (usually, never) and stative verbs (like, want, know).
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It _______ right now, but I _______ to stay at home.
A:
is raining / don't want
B:
rains / am not wanting
C:
is raining / not want
D:
rains / don't want
Jerry and Mathew usually _______ in a band, but today they _______.
A:
play / relax
B:
plays / is relaxing
C:
play / are relaxing
D:
are playing / relax
A: What _______ Peter _______? B: I _______, I think he is a policeman.
A:
is / do / don't know
B:
is / doing / am not knowing
C:
does / doing / not know
D:
does / do / don't know
Johnny _______ the right way to come back to the camp.
A:
doesn't know
B:
not knows
C:
don't know
D:
isn't knowing
Sue never _______ her glasses off when she _______.
A:
takes / is dancing
B:
takes / dances
C:
is taking / is dancing
D:
take / dance
What _______ the children _______? They _______ a tree.