Present Simple and Present Continuous

We use the Present Continuous for an action happening now.

• True

• False

We use the Present Continuous for an action happening in the past.

• True

• False

We use the Present Simple ...

• for habits and repeated actions.

• for actions in progress.

• for temporary situations.

• for permanet situations and general truths.

We use the Present continuous ...

• for habits and repeated actions.

• for actions in progress.

• for temporary situations.

• for permanet situations and general truths.

Put the verbs in brackets in the Present Continuous.

Carol _____________ (brush) her teeth.

Put the verbs in brackets in the Present Continuous.

They _____________ (wash) their car.

Choose the correct option: Present Simple or Present Continuous.

• Sally usually goes home on foot.

• Sally usually is going home on foot.

Choose the correct option: Present Simple or Present Continuous.

• Listen! Ted plays the piano.

• Listen! Ted is playing the piano.

Choose the correct option: Present Simple or Present Continuous.

• My mother is a good cook. Everything she cooks is execellent.

• My mother is a good cook. Everything she is cooking is execellent.

Choose the correct option: Present Simple or Present Continuous.

• Now Stanley answers the phone.

• Now Stanley is answering the phone.