PRESENT SIMPLE AND PRESENT CONTINUOUS

PRESENT SIMPLE AND PRESENT CONTINUOUS

We use the present continuous to talk about things that are happening now.

We use the present simple to talk about things that often happen.

Multiple Choice

Hitachi usually works late, but this evening he isn't working late because he wants to see a doctor.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

Hitachi and John often have lunch together. Today they are having lunch in the cafeteria with a client.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

Anita writes emails every morning. Right now she is writing an email to her boss.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

A: Can I speak to Mr. Jack? I am calling about the new course.

B: No, sorry, he _____ to another student at the moment. Can you call back later?

• talks

• is talking

Multiple Choice

A: Listen! ___________?

B: Yes. I am expecting a call from my parents. They always call me on Sundays.

• Is the phone ringing

• The phone is ringing

Multiple Choice

_______ the zoom webinar this week?

• Are they attending

• They are attending

Multiple Choice

A: What ______ on at the moment?

B: I am preparing a presentation for the next lesson.

• are you working

• you are working

Multiple Choice

Why _____ a raincoat?

• are you wearing

• you are wearing

Multiple Choice

A: What __________?

B: They are sitting in the corner and talking about "the good old days."

• are their grandparents doing

• their grandparents are doing

Multiple Choice

I do not eat cereal every day. I am not eating cereal right now.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

He normally works every weekday, but today _____ because it's a holiday.

• he's not working

• he does not work

Multiple Choice

Mary usually leaves the office at five o'clock. Now it's five o'clock, but Mary _____ the office.

• doesn't leave

• isn't leaving

Multiple Choice

I _____ a jacket. I'm wearing a jumper.

• am not wearing

• do not wear

Multiple Choice

A: Can I help you?

B: Yes, please. I _____ a shirt to go with my new suit.

• am looking for

• look for