Present Simple and Continuous Quiz

Which tense is used to talk about something that is always or generally true?

• Past continuous

• Past simple

• Present continuous

• Present simple

Answer explanation

I love ice-cream

Which tense is used to talk about actions which are in progress at the moment?

• Present simple

• Present continuous

• Past simple

• Past continuous

Answer explanation

She's sleeping at the moment.

Which tense is used to talk about future plans that have already been organised?

• Present simple

• Present continuous

• Past simple

• Past continuous

Answer explanation

We're meeting with my friend's family in the restaurant later today.

Which tense is used in headlines at the top of articles in newspapers and magazines?

• Past continuous

• Present continuous

• Present simple

• Past simple

Answer explanation

Which tense is used for instructions?

• Present continuous

• Past simple

• Present simple

• Past continuous

Answer explanation

Which tense is used for verbs describing change and development?

• Present continuous

• Present simple

• Past continuous

• Past simple

Answer explanation

Rent is becoming more and more expensive

Which tense is used for complaints and annoying habits?

• Present simple

• Present continuous

• Past simple

• Past continuous

Answer explanation

Martin's always arriving late, we should talk to him.

Which tense is used when we talk about timetabled events?

• present continuous

• past simple

• present simple

• past continuous

Answer explanation

The train leaves at 10:30.