Present Simple vs. Present Continuous
Choose the Present Simple or the Present Continuous — it could be positive or question
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1.Excuse me. Youon my foot. (to stand)are standing
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2.
- “Where is Lilly?”
- “SheTV in her room.” (to watch)
is watching -
3.Studentsexams twice a year. (to pass)pass
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4.
- “Whereyou?” (to go)
- “Ito the cinema with my friends.” (to go)
- “How oftenyouto the cinema?” (to go)
- “Once or twice a month.”
aregoingam goingdogo - “Where
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5.
- “your brotherin the hospital?” (to work)
- “Yes, he is a doctor.”
Doeswork - “
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6.
- “itoutside?” (to rain)
- “No, but the strong wind.” (to blow)
- “it oftenhere?” (to rain)
- “Usually, not more than twice a month.”
Israiningis blowingDoesrain - “
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7.Listen! The baby. (to cry)is crying
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8.On Saturdays, my familyfor a picnic. (to gather)gathers
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9.
- “Who is in the library now?”
- “My classmatesfor the history test there.” (to prepare)
- “They oftenfor the history test in the library.” (to prepare)
are preparingprepare -
10.Emma's fatherEnglish in our schools. (to teach)teaches
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11.IJohn tonight. (to meet)am meeting
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12.
- “Whatyou?” (to do)
- “Wea surprise for our mother.” (to make)
aredoingare making - “What
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13.What timeyou? (to get up)doget up
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14.Don't make noise. Daddyin the bedroom. (to sleep)is sleeping
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15.Lucasa shower now. (to take)is taking
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