Compréhension écrite / present simple and continuous

Is this sentence in the present simple or present continuous tense?

It helps me learn and understand the subjects better.

• Present simple

• Present continuous

Present simple or Present continuous?

I don't want you stressed all the time.

• Present continuous

• Present simple

Present simple or Present continuous?

I worry you're missing out on other things.

• Present continuous

• Present simple

According to Sami, what is the main purpose of homework?

• To cause stress

• To develop problem-solving and creativity skills

• To test memory retention

• To discourage students from learning

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Evaluating claims and arguments

Why does Sami believe that doing homework is important?

• To get good grades

• To learn and understand the subjects better

• To impress the teachers

• To avoid getting into trouble

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Main ideas and supporting details

According to Jan's point of view, what does Sami need?

• Time to relax

• More schoolwork

• A break from school

• Extra tutoring

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Understanding different points of view

According to Sami, what is the main purpose of homework?

• To cause stress

• To develop problem-solving and creativity skills

• To test memory retention

• To discourage students from learning

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Evaluating claims and arguments

Give two examples from the text of sentences that use the negative Present Simple tense.

Answer explanation

1) I just don't get why you need to bring work home.

2} I don't want you stressed all the time.

What does Jan mean by "isn't it too much for you?" in this sentence...

Jan: A science project? That sounds interesting, but isn't it too much for you?

Answer explanation

Jan thinks that Sami may not be capable of understanding the science project.

Jan thinks the homework is too difficult for Sami.

Does Sami persuade her mother that homework is useful?

Justify your answer by quoting from the text.

Answer explanation

Yes, Sami does persuade Jan that homework is useful.

Jan says :

"I suppose there's more to it than I thought."

Jan also says :

"I guess I need to see homework in a new light."